Jackie is short of funds and writes a paper check for her books to the college bookstore on Thursday evening, knowing that she will be paid via automatic deposit on Friday morning. Friday morning the check is presented, but there is no money in the account. Her employer missed her time card when doing payroll. Jackie’s check to the bookstore bounces. Assuming she is not able to make the check good before the bookstore files criminal bad check charges against her, is she guilty of theft?
What will be an ideal response?
Student answers will vary by jurisdiction. Good answers illustrate that students understand the role intent plays in a crime. Students who look up the law of bad checks for their jurisdiction may find that the law supplies the requisite intent through written notice of the check’s dishonor.
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