I referred a friend to some people who had a quick money scheme I declined them at first but when I mentioned it to my friend he wanted to do it on his own will knowing the consequences anyhow I got the guys to do what he wanted(cashing fraudalent cheques). He did now it came back as fraudalent(he used his name and info to cash it) he needs to pay and none of us can't get hold of those guys. He is going to tell them what happened and mention my name possibly bringing me down too. This would be first offence 23 years old what would I be looking at even thought I wasn't the person that cashed it I'm more of an accessory to it. The total money is about 1700

Fraudulent activity involving cheques is a federal offence, putting it out of the realm of the police. I suggest you get a lawyer immediately.

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Even though I was not the one who actually committed the crime?

Even though i was not the one who actually committed the crime?
You said he is going to implicate you, so doesn't matter in which capacity you were involved, you will still need a lawyer, unless you want to wait and see how it all plays out.

I don't necessarily want to wait I emailed a paralegal I know and told her the story maybe she can offer some advice or transfer me to someone. I haven't gotten a call from the police but I know it will come in anytime soon

I also don't know to what extent the type of information he is going to give regarding it

I think you just made an excellent decision.

1. paralegal can not give legal advice, merely fill out legal forms, If they give advice, they are breaking the law.

2. I will assume he deposited the checks, and then gave or sent Western union money to someone ?

So now your friend owes the bank all the money back.

To make it worst, the bank can even press charges against your friend, who merely cashed the checks if he does not pay the bank back. ( happens reguarlly)
So if you had something to do with getting him to do this, then yes the police can change you also.

I would work hard at helping your friend pay the bank back ASAP.

And it can be tried in State court for fraud also.