Another update to stolen check situation - Big Big Forums

dena_darling · 02-16-2004, 06:08 PM

Well ex-roomies bank has called here and left a message for him
saying he had to pay the bank bank the $200 for the stolen check.
I guess he has not changed his address with them or other places.
Because he has also gotten mail from the bank about it. His bank
also left a message for me wanting me to contact them. But I will
have to do that on Tuesday because the banks are closed today.

Also, the detective called me today and I have to go down there and
file affidavits with them about all the stolen items, checks & cc's
on Wednesday afternoon. After I do that, they will put warrants out
on ex-roomie and his girlfriend.

Couple of questions though. I heard (not sure if it is true) that
ex-roomie moved to Ohio to get away from all of this. Can the police
still arrest him or anything? Also, I heard that the girlfriend is
going to check herself into rehab to try and get out of everything.
Can she get out of all the warrants? I hope not.

ttistin · 02-16-2004, 08:03 PM

I have no idea about what will happen to them if they do move and check into rehab, but I hope they do.

Keep us updated on what happenes

Danny · 02-16-2004, 08:30 PM

Flight to avoid prosecution is another charge they can add on. And unless the girlfriend makes a deal through the court to go to rehab as a pre-trial intervention - she wil still be charged.

Quaker_Parrots · 02-16-2004, 08:34 PM

are they considering it a misdemeanor or a felony? if just a misdemeanor, they won't track him down.

Danny · 02-16-2004, 08:53 PM

In NJ - felony begins at $500 - how much was the check for? I have forgotten..... plus it may vary state to state.

justme23 · 02-16-2004, 10:58 PM

I don't know about where you are... but here, the flight to avoid prosecution charge only applies if you flee while out on bail. And yes, they can both still be arrested. If you know (or find out) where he is in Ohio you can have the cops in your town call the cops in that town and have them hold the guy for extradition. States don't always extradite tho, if it is a charge that is less than the cost of extradition. Going in to rehab may make her jail sentence a little lighter (if she goes to jail) but it can't keep her from being prosecuted and it won't stop the police from arresting her.

Good luck, Dena!

Oh, edited to add: $200 is a misdermeanor in Texas and it becomes a felony at $500 here too.

YankeeMary · 02-16-2004, 11:08 PM

When I lived in Ohio a felony was $200.00 I hope they haven't raised it. Good Luck and don't give up.

VALENA-)45 · 02-16-2004, 11:25 PM

THE POLICE WILL GO TO THE REHAB AND ARREST HER. I HAVE SEEN THEM DO IT HERE.

justme23 · 02-17-2004, 02:22 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by YankeeMary
When I lived in Ohio a felony was $200.00 I hope they haven't raised it. Good Luck and don't give up.

But the warrant isn't in Ohio... I wish I knew what state Dena lived in, maybe we could find out what the felony amount is for her.

dena_darling · 02-17-2004, 06:33 AM

I live in South Carolina. I'm not sure what they will charge them
with. The check was for $200 and my cc was charged twice. One
amount was $9.99 for the horoscope and one was for $19.99 a online
gameroom.

fatesfaery · 02-17-2004, 07:54 AM

In SC magistrates hear fraudulent check cases for amounts under $1000. I know under $500 is a misdemeanor in SC, but I'm not sure about $500-$1000.I thought magistrates heard mostly misdemeanor cases, but I could definitely be wrong.It seems like $1000 would be a felony. If they used your CC, they should also be able to charge them with identity theft.

http://www.ckfraud.org/sc-ck-law.html
PENALTIES:

If the check is for $1000 or less, the case is triable in the magistrate court. The court has the discretion to dismiss a fraudulent check warrant upon satisfactory proof of restitution and may charge up to $41 in court costs from the defendant for each warrant dismissed.

The penalty for first offense uttering a fraudulent check for $500 or less is a fine of not less than $50 nor more than $200 or by imprisonment for not more than 30 days. The maximum penalty for first offense uttering a fraudulent check for more than $500, but not greater than $1000 is a fine of not less than $300 nor more than $500 or by imprisonment for not more than 30 days. Additionally, the court may add court costs of $41 to any fine.