[thefactor]

There are local laws that govern this type of thing, but I would be surprised if a $10 was covered in the law.

One thing I would believe is that this kid knew it was fake and tried to use it as a joke.

[IYAS9YAS]

One thing I would believe is that this kid knew it was fake and tried to use it as a joke.

Given that some don't even know a $2 bill is real money, I'd give the kid the benefit of the doubt, unless it was an obvious fake.

If, as described in the article, the only way the cashier knew it was fake was because of the pen test, then it likely was a reasonable forgery, and I'd be leaning toward dropping all charges. The $100 and $20 bills are usually the forged bills, not really much benefit in forging $10 bills.

[Ancesthntr]

“One thing I would believe is that this kid knew it was fake and tried to use it as a joke. “

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I would believe that, too - and if that’s the case, he needs to be punished...but NOT with a criminal charge and a permanent black mark on his record. That’s way over the top, especially for a 15-year-old. Its not like he printed it, or was trying to pass the bills for someone who did.

When did our society lose its sense of proportion, its good judgment?