Orange County Check Fraud Lawyer

Have you been charged with Orange County Check Fraud? We are here to help you understand and fight your charges. MacGregor & Collins have a combined 30 years of Orange County Criminal Defense experience that we will bring to your aid.

Check Fraud is a crime of forgery that occurs when a person makes or passes a fake or altered check, bill, or note for payment with the intent to defraud another (California Penal Code 476)

In order to prosecute for Orange County Check Fraud, the state has the burden to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that:

• 1. The accused possessed or made or passed or used or attempted to pass or use a false or altered check, bill, note, or other payment of money or property
• 2. The accused knew that the document was fake or altered
• 3. When the accused possessed or made or passed or used or attempted to pass or use the document, he/she intended to defraud another person

Intent to defraud means to deceive another person to either cause a loss of money or something else of value, or to cause damage to a legal, financial, or property right.

Those found guilty of OC Check Fraud could face the following punishments:

For a first offense in which the amount of fraud totals less than $200, misdemeanor check fraud conviction with imprisonment in county jail for up to one year - California Penal Code 476a (b)

For a Felony Check Fraud conviction, the accused could face imprisonment in state prison for 16 months to 3 years

If you are facing a charge of Orange County Check Fraud, it is important to understand the charges being brought against you. At MacGregor & Collins, our experienced Orange County Check Fraud Attorneys will defend your rights and fight aggressively to get you the best possible results for your case. Call us today at (949) 250-6097