HELP! !

Approximately a year ago I was employed as by a small "Inc." business.
In the final weeks of this businesses life and my employment I wrote and signed (3) three payroll checks, these checks however did not clear the
bank. Now I am in the midst of court proceedings (the county's "Worthless Check Division") which recently informed me, If I personally do not make these checks good, I'll be looking at (45) days plus in county jail. I was the president and did have the authority to write the checks. Am I personally Liable? The "Inc." Dissolved shortly after my resignation.

Please help!
My funds are more than non existing, can I fight this myself?

Thanks in Advance for any HELP!