Can you be prosecuted in Illinois for bounced checks that were written 6 and a half yrs ago?
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There is probably a statute of limitations, where you can only sue/be prosecuted within a certain time frame around when the original problem happened.  You'd need to check if it is less than 6.5 years.  Even then it can be hard to prosecute against.
915093
Re postdated checks- in many states, it's illegal to either offer a post-dated check or receive one. Debt collectors have, depending upon the state, restrictions on what they can do. Check with the state prosecutors's office.\n\nAlso-your business has rights depending upon your state-check with your consumer protection agency-Good Luck!
646891
Your need to check with your states attorney general office they keep records there and could give you the answer you seek based on your states law
1138366
Six years isn't long enough to prove she's changed her ways. She shouldn't volunteer the information if they don't specifically ask for it.\nYou can't get a criminal record expunged just because you don't like it. You have to have conclusive evidence to prove you weren't guilty of the crime you were convicted of.
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Hopefully, your infraction was only a youthful mistake from a distant past. Under federal law, agencies cannot report an arrest that from date of entry was more than seven years ago.\nThat said, honest is always the best policy and you should tell your employer all the facts.\nAlso, it is up to the employer to make the final decision, after being aware of your records.\nObviously, sensitive jobs, such as a bank teller or a preschool teacher, would rather not hire ex-convicts.\nBut you should still try and contact as many employers as possible. Again, the final decision is made by them and having broken the law does not automatically preclude you from a job.
172124
In court, this can very easily be proven...especially if you have proof that you cashed the check.  You may think about hiring a lawyer, but if you have hard proof that it was a check that was cashed you will be OK.
903015
Being originally from Illinois and just having moved to Arizona I would say more then likely yes! The state of Illinois laws are stupid! Did you know it is actually illegal to dance in the streets of Peoria after midnight! This is an actual law! Illinois sucks move as soon as you can! As for it actually being illegal I don't know I think you should check with the post office and your local police department.
352941
A good lawyer should be able to get them off for failure to prosecute which usually kicks in after 2 years, also check the statute of limitations for theft by check ( the typical check charge)
608057
Issuance of a bad check is not, from what I understand, your niece did. Issuing a bad check is when you write your own check and give it to someone without sufficient funds. If that's what you mean, the previous answer is correct.\n\nForgery of a check is a "state jail felony," which is punishable by 180 days to 2 years and up to $10,000 in fines. Stealing or receiving a stolen check is an additional "class A misdemeanor," punishable by a fine up to $4,000 and a year in jail. Also, actually cashing the check is theft, and for $150, it would be a "class B misdemeanor," punishable by up to $2,000 and 180 days in jail.
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Its legal.  Its probably not a good business practice.  Let me explain why.\n\nThe laws of most states define a "bad check" as a check which is given to another party ith the presumption that the check is immediately valid.  In other words, when the issuer of the check hands over the check, the implied promise is that the check is valid.  This is based on the date of the check.  If the check is post-dated, and the person accepting the check accepts it as payment of goods, then it is not a "bounced check".  In other words, the laws governing collection of an insufficient funds check often change radically.\n\nIn most jurisdictions, accepting a post-dated check means that you have entered into a contract to pay.  If the check doesn't clear, for any reason, you may have recourse through the civil courts, but only for the amount of the check, and a few incidential fees.  Nothing like the criminal penalties that apply to issuing a worthless check at the time of sale.\n\nFor more detailed information, you need to consult an attorney licensed in your state.  For the name of an attorney, contact your local or state bar association for a referral.
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No. They say they can but they can't It's a scam.\n\nThe only way you can get a criminal records check is to fill out a form requesting one, have it notorized and send it, with your money, to the State Police.\n\nThere is no other way to do it!
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First check that it is indeed a blemish on your record. Usually if your 18 or 19 it's a 50/50 chance of it remaining on your record. \n\nIf your certain that this is on your criminal record, try to have the case reopened and have a judge expunged this from your record. (tell him/her your potential endeavor with the military)\n\nTalk with a recruiter, and let them know about this "past instance". The military actually has waivers to overlook some offenses, even felonies.\n\n\nhope that helps.
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If it's not too late, see if you can stop payment on the check that you wrote (if you wrote one already).\n\nAlso, go to the bank and explain the situation; if you deposited it in good faith, you shouldn't get into trouble
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The Illinois Dept of Corrections, as I'm sure you know, is in charge of the online Inmate search database.  According to their web site former inmates' names are removed on a case by case basis:\n\n"Inmate conviction information can only be removed with proper paperwork from the committing court. Certified copies of not guilty verdicts on cases reversed and remanded to the circuit court are sufficient. Other court documents may be considered in cases where mistrials are ruled in remanded cases. Former inmates who have received pardons and commutations will have cases reviewed on an individual basis after Prisoner Review Board documents are submitted to the agency by the board at the request of the former inmate. Paperwork and a cover letter should be submitted to the IDOC Public Information Office"\nhttp://www.idoc.state.il.us/subsections/faq/default.shtml\n\nNames/information are removed, I'm sure, becasue the person has served his/her time and there's no need for the data to be kept in the database any more.  I'd wonder too if it would be a violation of privacy to keep the information up available to the public once a term of service in a penal institution is over.\n\nI'd suggest you contact the Illinois Dept of Corrections Public Information Office to get definite information:\n\nhttp://www.idoc.state.il.us/subsections/contact/default.shtml
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To: \n\nThis is to inform you that I am in receipt of a check alleged to have been written by you. \n\nDated: \nIn the amount of: \nMade Payable to: \nBank Drawn on: \n\nThis check was presented to me in the usual course of business, and was returned to me from the above said bank marked; \n\nInsufficient Funds_____ \n\nClosed Acccount _____\n\nIn accordance with the General Laws of the State of ________, you are hereby given seven (7) business days notice that said check has not been paid, and if you shall not have paid the amount due hereon within seven (7) business days of receipt of this notice, this shall serve as evidence of intent to defraud, and a request to the __________ Police Department to take Criminal action shall be made by me. \n\nSigned: \n\nDate: \n\nAddress:
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Don't worry about the statute of limitations. You have already won the lawsuit and the statute of limitations to collect the judgment will be a long time.\nThe type of supplemental hearing is described in sec 2-1420 of the Illinois Code of Civil Procedure. It allows you to bring the person back to Court and ask them what they have and where they have it.\nThen you get a writ of attachment or a writ of garnishment to collect property from the places (like banks and employers) that you found have property belonging to the person.
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CheckSmart is feeding you a line of bull$h!t.  As long as you are making a reasonable effort to pay off a just debt they CANNOT turn you over for collection (under the Fair Debt Collection Act)and they sure as heck CANNOT have a warrant issued for your arrest if they can't prove that you deliberately committed bank fraud.  \n\nHere's what you do:  Get the name, address, telephone number, and FAX number of the manager of the Columbus CheckSmart office.  Write him/her personally and explain the situation.  Be sure to FAX a copy to them ASAP and make sure you keep a copy of the letter.  Let them know that you're willing to pay the debt but you simply can't hand over that kind of money right now because you got scammed out of a huge chunk of money yourself.  Send the original via UPS or FedEx so you can ensure your letter makes it there before noon on Friday.  If you don't hear from the manager by Friday, call on Monday and ask to speak to him/her.  If this person is not willing to accommodate you, that's when you start playing hard-ball.\n\nIf the manager says he/she is going to get a warrant sworn out for your arrest, then tell him/her your lawyer will be in court the very next day filing a damages lawsuit against CheckSmart for wrongful prosecution, and that he/she will be named as one of the defendants in the suit.  \n\nIf the manager demands payment in full, tell him/her that you will pay what you can on a schedule but that's all you can do.  \n\nIf he/she tells you that's not acceptable, your reply is that you're not asking -- you're telling him what you can and will do and he/she will just have to live with it.  And if he/she has a problem with it, encourage him/her to read up on the Fair Debt Collection Act.\n\nYou should probably contact a lawyer as well.  Look in the Yellow Pages for attorneys that give free initial consultations.  You might get someone who will take your case pro bono (for free).\n\nGood luck!