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First degree misdemeanor: If the check is $1,000 or more but less than $75,000. A defendant can be sentenced to up to five years in prison and a fine of $5,000. Third degree felony: If the check is $75,000 or more, of if it is a defendant's third or subsequent offense within a five-year period.

Your check was dated [date of check] and was drawn on the [name of bank]. The account was in the name of [name on account holder]. Your bank returned the check to us due to insufficient funds (or because the account was closed). You must make payment to us immediately to avoid legal action.

This letter serves as notice that your check number __________________,drawn on _______________________Bank or Credit Union, dated _________________, in the amount of $________________, made payable to _____________________, has been refused payment by your bank for the reason of lack of funds, insufficient funds, stop ...

The Demand Letter Your demand letter must request that you be paid the full amount of the check, any bank fees and the cost of mailing the demand. It also tells the person who gave you the bad check, that if they do not pay within 30 days of your mailing the demand letter, you can sue for the check plus damages.

You may be responsible for repaying the entire amount of the check. While bank policies and state laws vary, you may have to pay the bank the entire amount of the fraudulent check that you cashed or deposited into your account. You may have to pay overdraft fees.

1st Degree Misdemeanor: Punishable by up to 5 years in prison if check is $1,000 or more but less than $75,000, or if you pass a bad check of any amount less than $75,000 and it is your 3rd offense within 5 years. 3rd Degree Felony: Punishable by up to 7 years in prison if check is $75,000 or more.