What is the penalty for check forgery in NJ.  Checks totaled over $250?
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I don't think it really matters the amount of the check or which state.  Its illegal regardless and you very well could do time if whomever's account you wrote them on presses charges.
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You should definitely contact law enforcement authorities.  What agency conducts these stings probably varies from state to state.  It's usually done by county or state agencies in NJ.  I had thought about something similar for a college project but decided not to do it.  One problem you will certainly encounter is related to your method.  If you pose as a child, you may end up in a bind if you are monitored by law enforcement while online.  That's one reason why you should contact someone before attempting this.  Good luck.
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These are called 'Grease die errors'.  Grease got between the die and the coin and prevented some part of the design to be stamped on the coin.  This is very common in the Delaware coin, where it reads "THE FIRST STAT".  I have a two New Jersey coins with grease die errors, and they are worth between 25 cents and $5 each.  Search for them on ebay yourself.  There are always people trying to sell these things for hundreds of dollars, but no one bids on them.  The ones that sell all go for less than $5.
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Not many.....just keep enough cash on you to last you a few days, asit shouldn't take long for your real checks to come in.( I hope you told them to start your checks with the number 1000...some stores also have a policy about not taking checks at all with a number of less than 500 or 1000.)
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Under your pillow.  Wait....*POOF* ok go check now.\n\nThere are lots of sites online which I know people that have turned papers in from them and then I also know people who have been caught by doing that. It is not worth getting caught. Just write what you can to get the points that you can. At least it is not a zero and/or you get in bigger trouble for buying the paper online or something.
838552
Not viable or legal but you could try taking it out on his hide, ie: destructive measure to get what you want. If you're not willing to do that, try the police. Writing a check you don't have the money for = Fraud. Go for it. It might be just as fun if not more fun than the damaging him part. Just kidding, take it to court.
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Everything depends on how serious the crime is and where the person is incarcerated.\n\nObviously, murderers don't have the same privleges as check forgers, but they have the same rights.
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if you mean random checks that you have no money to cover the answer is no.... And if you do in most states you will go to jail..  I did this after they decided to give me a checking account when i was 18.  I had no money and wrote checks and got charged with writing dishonored checks and spent 28 days in jail and had to pay it all back! on top of that i fucked my credit so bad.  I am still working to fix it.  I wrote a bad check at subway for 3.00 and i had to pay 206.00 before it was all done wit. You have to pay lawyer fees too ontop of that.  I couldn't get another checking account for a long time. and now i am stuck with wells Fargo opportunity checking and i have to pay for it.  Plus they return checks if i am .01 short. It sucks.  And I cant write checks any where cause they are all run off the same check systems.  Like cause i wrote a bad one at olive garden or walmart i cant write one even now at say target. It may seem like a quick answer for cash but it is completely stupid in the long run.
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According to http://www.narucpartnerships.org/Presentations/NJBPU/Sep02/Riepe_quality_service_eng.PDF (from 2002) - check for more recent information:\n\nPenalties can include -\nfine up to $500\npossible imprisonment\nrepayment of costs for investigation, inspection, prosecution, replacement of equipment, and repayment of the cost of energy stolen
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You don't give the circumstances.  I knew of a case where someone wanted to pay the money back to a supermarket, but they refused and went to court.  If you knowingly write a check and know there's no money to cover it, it's punishible by fine and up to 18 months in prison depending on your state.  Is this the first time?  I've seen sheriff's departments with a section just for bad checks.  How did it happen (was it to a court?) and why did they want to make an example out of him?\n\nThe amount may or may not carry weight.  Ask his attorney.
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You need a lawyer.  Best place to start is to check the Yellow Pages for attorneys that give free initial consultations.  Sounds to me like you have a legitimate case, and a lawyer can request the name of the individual who cashed your check for you.  If the bank refuses, it's possible that the laws of your state will allow you to have a judge order the bank to release that person's name.  Even if the police refuse to charge this person with forgery and bank fraud, you can still file a civil case against this person for the amount of the check plus court/attorney fees and any inconveniences you suffered as a result.
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25000 for losing\n50000 for winning plus whatever contract bonuses.
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-5 dollars plus lots of penalty!\n+1\n+30\n70
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Petty Theft (under $400) - Misdemeanor\n\nGrand Theft (over $400) - Felony\n\nBurglary (entering a structure with the intent to commit a theft) - Felony\n\nEmbezzlement (stealing from a place where you are employed) - Felony\n\nHowever, the gravity of the charge will ultimately be determined by the District Attorney.  They can lower a Felony to a Misdemeanor if they choose.  If the charge is currently a Felony, ask your attorney if you make a plea of guilty will the District Attorney lower the crime to a Misdemeanor in exchange for the plea. It is a very common exchange.
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In the U.S. it varies by state. Kiting checks or forging and altering them is a different offense than passing bad checks but in general any amount over $500 not paid for any reason is considered a felony. Some states have lower thresholds. UK I have no idea because banks there allow overdrafts as short term loans.
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Hi Mitzi-\nI'm very familiar with PA law.  The theft is going to be based upon the amount involved.  I can almost guarantee that there will have to be restitution.  Sentencing depends on the person's past criminal history (if any), the facts of the case...if it was particularly heinous and the victims involved, etc. and the amount of cash or items taken.
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hi,\n\nthere is a bit about cheque fraud on this page:\nhttp://www.crimes-of-persuasion.com/Laws/Canada/criminal_laws.htm\n\nthis page from the mounties\nhttp://www.rcmp-learning.org/iim/ecdi1018.htm\ndiscusses it further:\n\n-----\n\nAt this point we should divert for a few moments and discuss the issue of NSF cheques. This is one of the most common false pretence offences you will encounter and it would be well to clarify that issue now.\n\nRead Sub-section 362(4) of the Criminal Code of Canada.\n\nYou probably noted that this sub-section is designed specifically to deal with NSF cheques. It places the onus of proof on the person writing the cheque, to show reasonable belief at the time of writing, that the cheque would have been honoured. This "reverse onus" takes effect the instant it is dishonoured due to insufficient funds.\n\nThis is a controversial issue which has been challenged (R. v. Driscoll (1987), 38 CCC (3d) 28 Alt, Ca).  Some courts have deemed it to be a violation of the constitutional rights, contrary to Sub-section 11(d) of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, which guarantees presumption of innocence until proven guilty.\n\nThe Canada Evidence Act (Section 29), provides authority to obtain documentary evidence of "no funds", or "NSF" cheques. \n\n------\n\nanother link:\nhttp://www.lawyers.ca/dharris/articles/fraudrevistedpartiii.htm\n\n\nalso, be aware that in the US, it is NOT considered criminal to write an NSF check for a DEBT:\nhttp://www.ckfraud.org/penalties.html\n\ni don't know about canada.  probably best to ask a lawyer; most will give you a free 1-hr consultatoin.  keep in mind that since it's such a small amount ($100) you are unlikely to get the officials interested in pressing charges.  it's possible though.  i think small claims court is probably your best bet.