What to do if last night I received a slip in my door saying to call the sheriff’s office in regards to a civil process?
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What to do if last night I received a slip in my door saying to call the sheriff’s office in regards to a civil process?
I gave them a call and the undersheriff showed up with papers regarding returned checks, however, the lawsuit was the state vs. myself, meaning it’s a criminal matter. With these checks I thought I had the issue worked out with the person they were issued to, and was trying to come up with the funds, however my disability check doesn’t even meet the bills. The bad checks were completely unintended. Then vocational rehab has yet to assist me on bills for an emergency as they promised, so I was never able to pay the checks. I am unsure if I am able to file a counterclaim as the state’s failure to follow through is a major cause.
Asked on March 26, 2013 under Criminal Law, Kansas
Answers:
MD, Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
I am not sure what the underlying claim is but generally in a criminal matter. passing bad checks is a criminal matter if you knew or should have known when you wrote them and presented them that they would not clear...it is an intent crime. You may need to seek the assistance of legal aid (you should probably qualify) to help you negotiate with the prosecutor's office about payments and dropping this matter.
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