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Can you summarize WYST 6-3-702?
CHECK FRAUD > Fraud by check; penalties
Short Summary
This provision, found in the Wyoming Statutes under Offenses Against Property, specifically addresses fraud by check. It states that any person who knowingly issues a check without sufficient funds or credit commits fraud by check. The penalties for fraud by check depend on the amount involved. If the fraudulent check is for less than $1,000, it is considered a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for up to 6 months, a fine of up to $750, or both. If the fraudulent check is for $1,000 or more, or if the offender is convicted of fraud by check involving two or more checks within a 60-day period totaling $1,000 or more, it is considered a felony punishable by imprisonment for up to 10 years, a fine of up to $10,000, or both.
Whom does it apply to?
Any person who knowingly issues a check
What does it govern?
Fraud by check
What are exemptions?
No exemptions are mentioned.
What are the Penalties?
For a fraudulent check of less than $1,000: misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for not more than 6 months, a fine of not more than $750, or both. For a fraudulent check of $1,000 or more, or if the offender is convicted of fraud by check involving two or more checks issued within any 60-day period totaling $1,000 or more: felony punishable by imprisonment for not more than 10 years, a fine of not more than $10,000, or both.
Jurisdiction
Wyoming