Can a worthless check be prosecuted?
Checks that are stamped by the bank “account closed” or “insufficient funds” that were received in Fort Bend county in exchange for goods or services which the check writer received at the time the check was written may be prosecuted as theft if it can be proven the check writer intended to steal the goods or services. The key is the check must be received at the time the goods or services are provided. These checks are handled by the District Attorney’s Office.
Checks that are stamped by the bank account closed or insufficient funds that were received in Fort Bend county in exchange for goods or services which the check writer received at the time the check was written may be prosecuted as theft if it can be proven the check writer intended to steal the goods or services. The key is the check must be received at the time the goods or services are provided. These checks are handled by the District Attorneys Office.
