New Jersey Bad Checks Criminal Lawyer

Defense Attorney in New Jersey

Being charged with writing a bad check can often times be avoided if we had simply remembered that we didn’t have enough money in our account to cover that check. But when someone intentionally writes a check that they know is not going to clear, you may be facing a “bad check” charge.

According to N.J.S.A. 2C:21-5 writing a bad check carries a fine, and possible jail and probation. The State or municipal prosecutor must prove beyond a reasonable doubt that you have issued or passed a check and that you knew you did not have enough funds in the bank to cover the payment. Knowingly writing a bad check is theft and a crime of dishonesty.

Depending on the amount of the check, you may be faced with either a crime or an offense. If the check amount is less than $200 the matter will be handled in a local Municipal Court, however, if the check is for over $200 the matter may be handled in Superior Court in one of the New Jersey counties. Mark | Lavigne, LLC and its team has defended persons charged with writing a bad check throughout New Jersey, and are typically in Essex County, Middlesex County, Hudson County, Union County and Somerset County.

Mark | Lavigne, LLC represents people who have been charged with check fraud and need through and experienced representation. Contact us now, and let us fight for you.