[varina davis]

or uttering false checks.

NO ONE uses this term unless they're in law enforcement, an attorney or a news reporter. You've blown your cover.

[Devil_Anse]

Why, Varina, I, in turn, wonder about YOUR familiarity with the meaning of the term "uttering."

You know, Varina, I never see you and Bella together.
Bella was an attorney, wasn't she? Every now and then, I detect a bit of the old shyster in your verbiage, too.

[anatolfz]

...or uttering false checks.
NO ONE uses this term unless they're in law enforcement, an attorney or a news reporter. You've blown your cover

It's the common usage.