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Third, make sure your address
is current on your checks so that if someone
tries to notify you by mail that your
check has bounced, you will receive the
notification.
Fourth, if you are notified that you have
bounced a check, repay that amount immediately,
in person if possible. Be sure to request
a receipt showing the amount was paid
within five days of the notice. Chances
are if a creditor receives their money
quickly, they will not go through the
trouble of filing a criminal complaint.
Going to court takes time and costs money.
If you wait a long time and the creditor
is frustrated, they are more likely to
file criminal charges against you.
Finally, if you are arrested, or if you
receive a summons charging you with writing
bad checks, see a lawyer immediately.
Under no circumstances should you speak
to the any law enforcement officer until
you have first spoken with your attorney.
Make sure that the attorney you speak
to specializes in criminal cases and has
had experience handling cases in your
jurisdiction. Do not go to court without
an attorney in cases where the judge has
the power put you in jail.
DISCLAIMER:
David A. Cardon is an attorney at the
Virginia Beach office of Cardon and Goodman,
P.C. who concentrates his legal practice
in traffic, criminal, and personal injury
law. Mr. Cardon provides the materials
contained above as a public service and
on an informational basis only. These
materials are not intended to be a comprehensive
statement of Virginia law, and are not
intended to convey legal advice. If you
have a legal problem, you should consult
with an attorney in your area who can
investigate the particular circumstances
of your situation. You can contact David
Cardon, Esquire at (757) 306-9060 or dcardon@cglawfirm.net.
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