What are the elements of the offense of deposit account fraud?
  • Dishonor of the check - the check must be dishonored by the drawee (who the check is made out to) for one of the reasons set forth in the statute.
  • Knowledge by the maker of the check that it would not be honored.
  • Present consideration - the check must have been given for present consideration.

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1. I have received a bad check. What can I do?
2. Can I pursue criminal prosecution of a bad check?
3. What are the elements of the offense of deposit account fraud?
4. Where should the offense of deposit account fraud be prosecuted?
5. What reasons for dishonor of the check will support a criminal prosecution?
6. What is meant by present consideration?
7. What steps should be taken to ensure a bad check can be collected?
8. What information should I bring to court to start prosecution?
9. Are there forms that I must fill out?
10. What is a bad check citation and in what situation is it issued?
11. What is a bad check arrest warrant and in what situation is it issued?
12. Where are deposit account fraud cases tried?