Types of Fraud in Midland

Any kind of theft by check refers to writing a check that a person does not have any money to pay for. Or knows the account has been closed. This is a very common type of fraud in Midland. In this case, the state has to prove that the individual knew that the check would bounce and they intended to receive goods and services without paying for them.

The crimes associated with theft by check can go two ways. The first is when an individual writes a check that they did not have the money for. The second is when somebody fills out the checkbook and then writes a check that does not belong to them.

A lot of times, individuals do not know they are being investigated for theft by check until they get a letter either from the bank, the district attorney’s office, or receive a call from an investigator.

The potential penalties for this type of Midland check fraud depend on how much the check was written for. If it is a misdemeanor amount, up to $2,500, then it could be up to 365 days in jail. If it is anything over $2,500, it is considered a state jail felony up to a first-degree felony.