Cleo Writes a Check for $100 Drawn on Debit

question 25

Multiple Choice

Cleo writes a check for $100 drawn on Debit & Credit Bank and presents it to Elegant Jewelers for payment. If the check is not backed by sufficient funds and intent to defraud can be proved, Cleo may be prosecuted for

• A)forgery.
• B)writing a bad check.
• C)negligence.
• D)nothing.

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