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750.131 – Check, draft, or order for payment of money; making, drawing, uttering, or delivering without sufficient funds with intent to defraud; violation; penalties; enhanced sentence based on prior convictions | Michigan Law

Learn about Michigan's law against writing checks without sufficient funds, penalties for violations, and exceptions for lawful causes under Section 750.131.

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750.131 – Check, draft, or order for payment of money; making, drawing, uttering, or delivering without sufficient funds with intent to defraud; violation; penalties; enhanced sentence based on prior convictions

Michigan Penal Code § 750.131

Summary

Michigan Penal Code Section 750.131 criminalizes writing, drawing, or delivering checks or drafts without sufficient funds with intent to defraud. The law specifies penalties for violations, including misdemeanors and enhanced sentences for repeat offenders, and clarifies exceptions related to lawful causes like garnishment.

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In simple terms: Learn about Michigan's law against writing checks without sufficient funds, penalties for violations, and exceptions for lawful causes under Section 750.131.. This means people must follow this rule, and breaking it can lead to criminal penalties.