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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

A bad check is also known as a hot check and writing one is illegal. Banks normally charge a fee to anyone who unintentionally writes a bad check. The punishment for trying to pass a bad check intentionally ranges from a misdemeanor to a felony.

§ 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.

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.

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.

Accept Only Cashier's Checks A cashier's check offers the greatest protection to the recipient as they can't be reversed. Cashier's checks are treated as guaranteed funds because the bank, rather than the purchaser, is responsible for paying the amount. The same goes for a wire transfer to your company's bank account.