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People who write bad checks are normally charged fees by their banks and they could be on the hook for any fees incurred by the payee as well. Knowingly writing a bad check may constitute a misdemeanor or a felony, depending on the amount of the check and the state in which it was written.

Don't write cold checks First-time offenders who have written cold checks in Kentucky normally receive probation for up to two years or until all restitution is paid in full for amounts under $300 (Class A misdemeanor). However, the type of sentence you might receive is up to the judge.

Prosecution of check writers should begin as soon as possible after the check was issued. The statute of limitations is one year for checks under $1,000 and is considered a misdemeanor. Checks over $1,000 are felonies and do not fall within a statute of limitations.

Writing and passing bad checks is often charged as ?theft by deception? in the state of Kentucky. The charge is considered a misdemeanor if the bad checks are less in value than $300. If they are more than $300, the charges may be escalated to a felony (class D).

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.

The cheque was deposited in ____________ (Branch) but due to __________________ (Insufficient amount/ signature differ/cheque stale/date error/payee name differ/ any other difference ? Mention reason) cheque got bounced. I request you to kindly provide me with the returned cheque at the earliest. I shall be thankful.