What to do if I filled in checks that were presigned by the owner and put my information in them without their knowledge?
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What to do if I filled in checks that were presigned by the owner and put my information in them without their knowledge?
Since the check was pre-signed and they gave me the check (obviously for other purposes) to do their business with but I used it for personal. Can I go to jail since the check was pre-signed?
Asked on March 11, 2013 under Criminal Law, Florida
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
You can absolutely go to jail: what you did was a form of theft called "conversion," which is taking, without authorization or approval, property (money--the money represented by the checks) which had been entrusted to you. The fact that the checks were pre-signed has no bearing on your criminal liability (or civil liability: you can also be sued for all the money you stole). You should retain a criminal defense attorney.
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