QUESTION
Is the penalty given to me for writing a bad check reasonable?
Asked on Oct 11th, 2012 on Criminal Law - Nevada
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I’m on felony probation for a bad check for 5yrs. When I wrote these checks I had an insurance check in my account and would never think I was giving a bad check. So when that check bounced so did mine. I have spent 6 months in jail 5yrs probation and fines over 6,000. In court, my lawyer even had a copy of this check. I think I was done wrong.
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Given your credible explanation, I would think that only a mitigated range sentence is foreseeable.
Answered on Oct 13th, 2012 at 1:57 AM
Call some attorneys that respond to you. Something isn't right here.
Answered on Oct 13th, 2012 at 1:54 AM
Leonard A. Kaanta
Reason has nothing to do with it, upto the 1800s in England the penalty for stealing penny or a pound was hanging.
Answered on Oct 13th, 2012 at 1:54 AM
Sounds like you should try to seal the case.
Answered on Oct 13th, 2012 at 1:53 AM
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You have thirty days to file a notice of appeal on a criminal conviction once it is entered, it sounds like that has passed so I am afraid there is not much to done there. Once your probation has passed and your fines have been paid and you have no more than one other can file a motion with the court to have your record expunged and sealed.
Answered on Oct 13th, 2012 at 1:53 AM