My son has stolen and cashed a check for $110 from my co-worker in WA state. She didnt not want to press charges & we offered to pay the bank back their money. Does the bank have an option to press charges against my son?
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ginamb
ANSWERS: 3
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Yes. Two law violations have been committed. 1. the theft of the check itself 2. the forgery and fraud of cashing the check. When a person presents a stolen check for payment, the bank becomes victim no. 2.
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Yes, they do. Washington. Misdemeanor - full restitution; the defendant need not be imprisoned, but the court shall impose a minimum fine of $500. Of the fine imposed, at least $50 shall not be suspended or deferred. Upon conviction for a second offense within any twelve-month period, the court may suspend or defer only that portion of the fine which is in excess of $500. Felony - Up to one year in jail or up to $1,000 fine, or both.
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TO THE TWO MORONS ABOVE: I don't think the bank has standing. The friend has standing, and the gov't (since it's a criminal offense) but the bank? I don't think so. On what grounds?
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