FINANCIAL CRIMES

Question 1

Embezzlement:

Answer 1

The fraudulent
misappropriation of financial instruments
such as money, stocks, or securities by a
person to whom they have been entrusted or
into whose hands they have lawfully come;
under Maryland law, it is a theft but
classified separately for crime analysis
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Question 2

Uttering:

Answer 2

The passing or presenting of a

forged document

Question 3

Bad Check Restitution Program
When an officer responds to a report of a
bad check, he shall determine if:

Answer 3

 The amount is $2000 or less, or there are
multiple checks written by the same
person not exceeding $2000
 The check is written on a closed account
or written on an account with
insufficient funds
 The check was received in Prince
George’s County in exchange for goods
or services