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Writing a bad check in Colorado in the amount of $100 to $500 or two or more bad checks totaling $100 to $500 within a 60-day period is a Class 2 misdemeanor, the penalty of which is a jail term of 3 months to 1 year or a fine of $250 to $1,000 or both.

But whether you'll face criminal penalties can depend on the laws in your state and if you cashed a bad check intentionally. If you are the victim of a scam and deposited a bad check in good faith, you're unlikely to face criminal charges. But if you knowingly deposited a check, you might face fines and jail time.

What Happens If I Write a Bad Check in Colorado? Value of Property, Items, or Services DefraudedCriminal Offense Type$50 or more but less than $300Class 3 Misdemeanor$300 or more but less than $750Class 2 Misdemeanor$750 or more but less than $2,000Class 1 Misdemeanor$2,000 or more.Class 6 Felony1 more row

Petty offenses are the least serious criminal violations of Colorado state laws. Examples of petty offenses are third degree criminal trespass and littering of public or private property. The maximum penalty for a Class 1 Petty Offense is a fine up to $500 and/or six months in jail.

Under Colorado law, it is a crime to pay with a check knowing that you do not have enough money to cover the funds. Issuing a bad check is a petty offense that carries penalties of up to 10 days in jail and $300 in fines.

§ 18-5-205 CRS is the Colorado statute that defines the crime of check fraud. This section makes it a crime to pass a bad check with the intention of defrauding someone for the payment of goods or services. Check fraud may result in petty offense, misdemeanor or felony charges depending on the amount of money involved.