Credit Card Fraud-Worthless Checks-Theft by Swindle

Fraud involving Theft by Swindle, credit cards and bad checks is the act of using these items in order to illegally obtain goods, services, or money. The penalties for these offenses can be severe and often can involve felony charges.

Credit Card fraud in Minnesota

Minnesota credit card fraud is a felony regardless of the amount charged.  Usually it occurs when a person uses another person’s credit card without permission or authority to do so.

Worthless Checks in Minnesota

Uttering or issuing a worthless check occurs when the maker, the defendant, knowing full well that there are not funds sufficient to make the check good, issues the check in order to obtain goods, services or something of  value.

Theft by Swindle

Theft by Swindle can take may forms.  Typically, theft by swindle occurs when a defendant presents a forged document, usually a check, to obtain money, credit or property.  The amount of the swindle determines the level of offense and the punishment.

The Penalties

The penalties for these offenses can be severe and the consequences may ruin your life.  Having a permanent criminal record for these offenses may prevent you from obtaining meaningful of employment, obtaining a professional license or keeping a professional license. Prison or jail time depend on the severity of the crime. Here is an idea of what can be expected in the case of credit card fraud and worthless checks in Minnesota:

• If the amount is more than $500, $10,000 in fines and up to 5 years in prison is the penalty.
• For less than $500, but more than $250, the penalty is $3,000 in fines and up to one year in jail.
• For amounts less than $250, the penalty is $1,000 in fines and up to 90 days in jail.

Minnesota criminal defense lawyers & attorneys

If you have been charged with Theft by Swindle offense you need an aggressive, trusted, honest, knowledgeable attorney;  Martin S. Azarian. The Law Firm of Martin S. Azarian brings 22 years of experience to your case, seventeen in Minnesota. Call the Minnesota defense attorney who cares about your case at 952-451-4987 for your free initial telephone consultation.