North Carolina · North Carolina General Statutes — Crimes & Controlled Substances

N.C.G.S. (Criminal Law) § 14-107: Worthless checks; multiple presentment of checks

Felony

What this law says, in plain English

It is unlawful to write or issue a check knowing there are insufficient funds or the check was previously presented. A violation is a felony if the check exceeds $2,000; otherwise it is a misdemeanor.

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