Penalties

The penalties for forgery charges or uttering a forgery charges in the state of Wisconsin vary based on the circumstances of the offense. The crime of forgery can be charged as a misdemeanor in limited circumstances, but for the most common situations involving forgery, the offense is punishable as a felony.  Additionally, Uttering a Forgery is a Class H felony. 

Wyosnick Legal, LLC has represented many clients charged with Forgery or Uttering a Forgery. As such, we provide our clients with intimate knowledge of the defenses involved in uttering charges and the methods for helping clients avoid prison sentences.

The following penalties for forgery or uttering a forgery are typical. 

Uttering a Forgery

• Up to 6 years imprisonment
• $10,000 fine

Issuance of a Worthless Check

Issuing a worthless check is a misdemeanor or felony offense in Wisconsin, depending on the value. This crime involves issuing a check in exchange for value when the person issuing the check has no intention to pay the funds.

• Class A Misdemeanor: whoever issues any check or other order for the payment of not more than $2,500 which, at time of issuance, the person knows the check will not cover the purported value is guilty of a Class A misdemeanor, punishable by up to 9 months in jail and a $1,000 fine.

• Class I Felony: whoever issues any worthless single check for the payment of more than $2,500, or whoever issues worthless checks that combine to an amount more than $2,500 within a 90-day period, that the person intends shall not be paid is guilty of a Class I felony, punishable by up to 3.5 years prison and a $10,000 fine.

Wyosnick Legal, LLC has represented many clients charged with the Issuance of Worthless Checks, Forgery and Uttering a Forgery. Our Wisconsin legal team can help you fight these charges to clear your name.

For a free consultation on your charge, please call Wyosnick Legal, LLC at 608-230-2413.