QUESTION
Will I have to go to court for cashing blank checks from work?
Asked on Jul 26th, 2012 on Labor and Employment - Michigan
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I worked for this guy and he gave me blank checks from his check book and I went and cashed them and then he went and lied to the bank and told them he didnt give them to me. Will I have to go to court?
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Criminal Defense Attorney serving Cherry Hill, NJ
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Yes.
Answered on May 28th, 2013 at 11:57 PM
Bruce A. Coane
It's possible. If he lies to the police, you could possibly be arrested too.
Answered on Aug 19th, 2012 at 4:20 AM
It all depends on WHO they believe. Do you have any witnesses? What is your PROOF? Etc.
Answered on Aug 18th, 2012 at 6:51 AM
If you are prosecuted or sued, yes.
Answered on Aug 17th, 2012 at 9:21 PM
Dennis P. Mikko
If you are charged with a crime, you will have to appear in court.
Answered on Aug 17th, 2012 at 9:19 PM
Steven Lee Miller
I would need more information. When you say "blank check", if the check is truly blank, it means to me that there is nothing on it, including an amount, who it is payable to, and his signature. on the other hand, if it is just his signature and it is blank, then there may be another side to the story. I would also need to know the circumstances as to why he gave you the blank check. so bottom line is, if this is a work related/ labor law question, let me know. If it has criminal exposure, you should speak to a criminal law attorney which I am not. Good luck.
Answered on Aug 17th, 2012 at 8:30 PM
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No. First, go to the California Labor Commissioner and file a Complaint.
Answered on Aug 17th, 2012 at 8:21 PM
Joseph John Ganz
Probably if the employer files a police report and if charges are filed.
Answered on Aug 17th, 2012 at 8:20 PM
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Friend, It is your word against his, except he appears to be your boss. One side question, why would he lie as he did. Were you supposed to give his part of the funds once the checks were cashed. You should be able to explain this question in order to make the judge believe you. How much money did you get from your check cashing activities?. Why did you cash the checks, were they your salary? Bottom line, he may be able to get the state to prosecute. Be able to explain the questions above and, most importantly, get a lawyer.
Answered on Aug 17th, 2012 at 4:28 PM
Your question is a CRIMINAL LAW qestion. Please resubmit. I answer EMPLOYMENT LAW questions. You should immediately do what ever it takes to clear this up, including making restitution. It sounds like you committed a theft, and likely will go to jail, unless you can settle this with the owner of the check book. It also sounds like your employer committed fraud on the bank. Both are crimes.
Answered on Aug 16th, 2012 at 9:08 PM
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If your employer claims that you took blank checks from his check book without permission and cashed them, then your employer is claiming you are guilty of the crime of embezzlement and the civil tort of conversion. These claims could subject you to criminal charges and civil suits requiring you to go to court to defend yourself. If you claim you had permission to cash the checks that is a defense to such a charge. Ultimately it will be up to a judge or a jury to determine if you or your employer is telling the truth when deciding if you are criminally guilty and civilly liable.
Answered on Aug 16th, 2012 at 9:07 PM