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Writing a bad check is a crime if the check writer knew that there were insufficient funds to cover the check and intended to defraud you. It is also a crime to forge a check or write a check.

If you can, try to cash the check at the issuer's bank so that if it bounces again, you won't get hit with another NSF charge by your bank. Send a ?bad check? demand letter: If you're having trouble getting a response from the check issuer, send them a bad check demand letter.

A bad check is one that can't be negotiated because it's drawn on a nonexistent account or on an account that holds insufficient funds to cover its amount. A bad check is also known as a hot check and writing one is illegal.

Generally, if your bank credited your account, it can later reverse the funds if the check is found to be fraudulent. You should check your deposit account agreement for information on the bank's policies regarding fraudulent checks. Fraudulent checks may be part of an overpayment/money order scam.

A prosecutor will typically base their decision of the severity of the crime and your prior criminal record. If convicted of a felony case of PC 476a writing or passing bad checks, you will be facing up to three years a California state prison, $10,000 fine, and ordered to pay full restitution.

Between $250 and $500, the dishonored check is considered a full misdemeanor with up to an entire year in jail and as much as a $3,000 fine. This is as far as most people ever go. Mistakes at the grocery store, bank, school, or other check-friendly venues usually don't exceed $500.