Maryland Bad Checks Charges

Charged With Writing Bad Checks in Maryland?

Protect Yourself With a Top Defense Lawyer on Your Side

If you've been arrested, accused, or received a summons to appear in court on a charge of passing bad checks, I'm sure you are concerned about what good happen to you. And with good reason. The penalties can be very harsh.

If you made a mistake out of carelessness or desperation, you don't deserve to be punished harshly. I believe everyone deserves a second chance.

Please contact me for a consultation on your legal situation and the risks you face being prosecuted under Maryland law.

Can I Win a Bad Checks Criminal Case and Keep My Record Clean?

Yes, there are many legal defenses we can pursue. The goal is to get your charges dismissed if possible, and look for any opportunity to keep you from getting a permanent criminal record that could follow you for the rest of your life.

In many cases, we can get the complainant to drop the charges in exchange for restitution. That just means you have to pay them back. Most people who feel their goods or services were not rightfully paid for, simply want to get the money they believe they deserve.

If you have been falsely accused of writing a bad check, we will need to challenge the prosecution's evidence against you. We can argue that the check bounced unintentionally, or for reasons that were not your fault. How I would fight the charges depends on the facts of your case. So please call me for a consultation and I'll discuss our options, and exactly what I can do to defend you.

What is a Bad Checks Offense in MD?

To pass or write a bad checks is simply to knowingly attempt to purchase goods or services by falsely representing payment in the form of a check.

Under Maryland law, it is easy to charge someone with writing bad checks. There is a simple bad checks form on the Maryland District Court website.

Because it is so simple to do, many people who believe they have a claim file charges before trying less extreme methods to get their money. So there are often a lot of cases in court that really shouldn't be there. We will fight to remove your case from the Maryland criminal court system.

Maryland Bad Checks Laws - Penalties

If you are charged with writing a bad check in exchange for goods, property or services, the maximum penalty depends on the value of the items or services involved (similar to a theft charge).

If the check was for under $300, the maximum penalty is 18 months in jail. This is a misdemeanor level charge.

If the check was for $300 or more, the maximum penalty is 15 years in jail. This is a felony level charge.

You can also be penalized with fines, restitution, probation, community service, and other court imposed sentences.

For most first offense charges of under $300, your risk of jail time is minimal, but a bad checks charge can be serious, and requires an aggressive defense to avoid the harshest penalties.

Contact Me for a Free Legal Defense Consultation on Your Maryland Bad Checks Offense.

I will offer my advice to you on any bad checks or theft related criminal charges in Maryland. My free legal consultation is without obligation.

So let me help you work through your case, and I'll let you know exactly what I can do to help you, and what my services would cost if you choose to hire me to defend yon in court.

Call now at (301) 637-0107 for a no obligation, criminal defense consultation.