QUESTION
Is there at statute of limitation on a returned check?
Asked on Apr 07th, 2013 on Criminal Law - Texas
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I live in Md and I have a warrant in Texas. They say I wrote a check 13 yrs ago and it did not clear my bank. I have never recieved anything on this matter and I am not sure if this is actually my doing. The court will not send me anything, so I am now trying to figure out what to do. My main question is about the statute of limitation. Is there one for writing a check that does not clear the bank?
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Assault Attorney serving Richardson, TX
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The statute of limitations is two years for hot chacks. The problem is that the statute sets the time for a criminal action to be filed, so you have to determine if the case was timely filed. If not you can raise it to defeat the charge. If it was filed timely, you will need to claim laches or try it. It is extremely doubtful that the witnesses will be available. Your attorney may be able to negotiate for a dismissal in some situations.
Answered on Apr 08th, 2013 at 7:10 PM