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Law in Your Life #61: Writing Bad Checks

At some point, everyone has written a bad check. Sometimes it is by accident; other times, it is a willful, knowing act that could mean criminal fines. Today, Law in Your Life host Angela Wilson finds out what you need to know about writing bad checks from Audrain County Prosecutor Jason Lamb.

What happens when you write a bad check? When do prosecutors get involved?

What penalties do you face if convicted of knowingly writing bad checks?

Can you be sued in both civil and criminal court for passing bad checks?

You can also listen to the full interview with Jason Lamb on writing bad checks below.

Download audio to your computer. (MP3, approx 8.07 meg)
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What penalties do you face if convicted of knowingly writing bad checks?

Can you be sued in both civil and criminal court for passing bad checks?

You can also listen to the full interview with Jason Lamb on writing bad checks below.

Download audio to your computer. (MP3, approx 8.07 meg)
Note: in some browsers, the file may not begin playing until full file is downloaded.

Can you be sued in both civil and criminal court for passing bad checks?

You can also listen to the full interview with Jason Lamb on writing bad checks below.

Download audio to your computer. (MP3, approx 8.07 meg)
Note: in some browsers, the file may not begin playing until full file is downloaded.

You can also listen to the full interview with Jason Lamb on writing bad checks below.

Download audio to your computer. (MP3, approx 8.07 meg)
Note: in some browsers, the file may not begin playing until full file is downloaded.

Download audio to your computer. (MP3, approx 8.07 meg)
Note: in some browsers, the file may not begin playing until full file is downloaded.

Domestic Violence Increases Over Holidays

Every year, reports of domestic violence spike during the holidays. This year will be no exception - and likely more reports could be filed due to economic stress.

If you are the victim of domestic violence - or know someone who is - you need to listen to this Law in Your Life podcast.

On the Web:

Domestic Violence Resource Center

Missouri Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence

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Need to access files for Missouri cases, but aren't quite sure where to start? Then visit Case.net, the Missouri State Courts Automated Case management System. You can search for parties, docket entries, judgments and charges in public court. It is a highly informative site - and it is free.

Britney Spears Makes a Comeback

The big news in entertainment is Britney Spears' successful comeback after a year filled with divorce, a shaved head and loss of custody of her two young sons.

Spears' young life - she turns 27 this week - highlights major legal family issues. Her father is the conservator of her estate. She pays child support to her ex-husband after navigating a nasty divorce and custody battle.

The Law in Your Life offers podcasts on several of these topics. Find out what you need to know about these important issues before they happen to you:

Conservatorship

Missouri Child Support

Child Custody/Parenting Coordination