Larceny By Check

The crime of larceny by check involves obtaining goods or services by writing a check with the knowledge of insufficient funds and with the intent to defraud.

In order to be convicted of larceny by check, the prosecutor must prove, beyond a reasonable doubt:

• That the defendant wrote, cashed or passed a drawn check upon a bank account
• That by doing so the defendant obtained money, property or services
• That when the defendant wrote, cashed or passed the check, he/she knew that there were insufficient funds or credit at the bank on which the check was drawn
• That the defendant did so with the intent to defraud the bank who received the check

Additionally, failure to make good on a check within two days after being notified that it bounces may be proof that, at the time the defendant originally wrote the check, he/she knew that there were insufficient funds to cover; and that the check was written with the intent to defraud.

Boston criminal defense lawyer Lefteris K. Travayiakis has extensive experience in defending persons accused of theft crimes and white collar crimes, and is available 24/7 to help explain and defend your legal rights.

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