District of Columbia · D.C. Code — Title 22, Criminal Offenses and Penalties
D.C. Code Title 22 § 22-1510: Making, drawing, or uttering check, draft, or order with intent to defraud; proof of intent; “credit” defined
What this law says, in plain English
Writing or delivering a check, draft, or order to defraud knowing insufficient funds exist. Felony if $1,000 or more; misdemeanor if lesser amount.
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