Rick steals Susie's checkbook and writes a check out for $4,000.00 made out to him. He then signs Susie's name on the check as the endorsee. Rick is guilty of the crime of writing a hot check.

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Writing a hot check typically refers to writing a check from an account with insufficient funds. In this scenario, Rick is guilty of forgery for signing Susie's name, not writing a hot check.

Rick Steals Susie's Checkbook and Writes a Check Out for $4,000.00