how worried should i be about writing a bad check?

Discussion in 'General' started by modern-hippy, May 12, 2009.

  1. #1 modern-hippy, May 12, 2009
    im thinking of going to a supermarket to get some food. only i have no money... what i do have is an old check book from a bank account i used to have but is closed now. i dont even bank at the same bank any more. the adresss on the checks and my ID is also not my current adress... if i just buy a few small things, how much trouble can i get into for writing a check that i know is no good
     
  2. #2 kamikazikillah, May 12, 2009
    Well they will make you pay for it eventually....plus it is bad for your credit.....If im not mistaken, using a check that you KNOW will not work is considered theft.

    But you gotta eat.......:confused_2:
     
  3. #3 Impala, May 12, 2009
    The check would most likely bounce, thus notifying the previous banking company. Don't forget that when setting up a bank account, they may ask for social security, which in turn during an investigation could be used to locate you. If you plan on purchasing a large cart full of items, this will most definitely make some flags go off. I believe the correct term being fraudulence? I shouldnt be quoted on any of this, just giving the raft a little nudge in the water's all.
     
  4. #4 dank hill, May 12, 2009
    maybe..... prison?
     
  5. #5 Impala, May 12, 2009
    ^ yeaaaaa, im all for not writing this check. :) your call op.
     
  6. #6 LI_NY, May 12, 2009
    last time i tried to pay with a bad check
    they ran the check through some machine which instantly notified them that it was bad.

    don't know how many places have that incorporated with their cash registers but i advise against it anyway..
     
  7. #7 weedzilla420, May 12, 2009
    do a google search for bad check laws and you will find an abundance of information related to your question.
     
  8. #8 Sir Tokes Alot, May 12, 2009
    Becareful man. It is possible to go to jail for that and I don't want that to happen to you so don't do it.
     
  9. #9 weedzilla420, May 12, 2009
    some churches have food dispenseries. usually they have an area set up in the basement that has basic food items where people in need can get groceries free of charge.

    check you local churches to see if any have that program.
     
  10. #10 modern-hippy, May 12, 2009
    thank you for your good words people... ive decided to not do it
     
  11. #11 AimedForDeath, May 12, 2009
    Writing a bad check is jail time.

    Look up laws in your state for "insufficent funds"

    ..dude in jail with me got 30 days for a $20 check or some shit
     
  12. #12 flowerchild, May 12, 2009
    seriously

    don't do it
    you will risk jail time

    a lot of the chicks i was in jail with were there for bad checks.....


    so really,
    if you don't have any money, go to a church or a shelter, they have free meals and food

    shit happens-- don't be too proud to go take advantage of help that is out there
    (but not proud enough to commit a crime?)

    think about it.. best of luck :)
     

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