Issuing a Bad Check for payment of money with insufficient funds is classified as which misdemeanor?

• A. Class A Misdemeanor
• B. State Jail Felony
• C. Class C Misdemeanor
• D. Class B Misdemeanor

Answer: (C)

The main idea is that issuing a check for money when there are not enough funds and doing so with knowledge of that fact is a criminal act under Texas law. Specifically, writing a bad check with the intent to defraud or with knowledge the check won’t be honored is addressed by Penal Code 31.04. The standard classification for this offense is a Class C misdemeanor, which is the least severe non-traffic misdemeanor. That means the punishment is a fine up to $500, and it typically covers first offenses of this nature. Higher penalties can apply if there are repeat offenses or other aggravating factors, but in a straightforward case of insufficient funds, the best answer is Class C misdemeanor.