Did you have a bounced check in St. Louis, St. Charles, O’Fallon or surrounding area? Whether the act was a matter of a simple mistake or an error in judgment, it is important to act quickly to avoid significant fines and to protect your freedom. Unless the full amount of the check, plus proper fees, is repaid, you could face misdemeanor or felony criminal charges:

• Misdemeanor offense of passing a bad check: Passing bad checks involving amounts less than $500 is considered a Class A misdemeanor. If convicted, you could face up to a year in jail and/or a fine of up to $1,000.
• Felony offense of passing a bad check: Passing a bad check involving amounts over $500 is considered a Class C felony. If convicted, you could face up to seven years in jail and/or a fine of up to $5,000.

Criminal defense attorney Christopher Boedefeld has the experience you need to fight the charges. In addition to providing honest advice regarding the charges against you, he provides realistic options for moving forward with your defense strategy.