Legal Question in Criminal Law in Florida

I used 5000 on my moms credit card, she reported fraud cause didn't

Know it was me, I confessed and she says she will not press chrges but

The credit card company is already doing an investigation, can I

Still get in trouble if my mom doesent want to press chages and I'm

Willing to make payments, this is in the state of florida


Asked on 1/06/13, 9:14 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Jonathan Hackworth Blumenauer Hackworth, P.A.

Yes, you can. Once the State Attorney's Office gets involved, your mother is essentially little more than a witness. You need to retain a criminal defense attorney immediately, my firm handles such matters and offers free case consultations. Good luck.

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Answered on 1/07/13, 4:06 am
Thomas Rosenblum Rosenblum Law Offices

Hey I read your question and the one answer. It's not an easy question to answer. No one but the State Attorney's Office decides who gets charged with crimes. Here, the company does not decide if you get charged. They may try to allege a crime has occurred, but if your mom says it was ok, the State will have a problem bringing charges.

However, you could have a problem with the State if you forged your mother's name without her permission. It would help you if she says she agreed to you signing her name.

I saw that one atty. said his firm handles these cases. That's fine, but if I were you, I would hire a lawyer in the city where the charge arises. If you have other questions, give us a call. Good luck. Tom Rosenblum

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Answered on 1/07/13, 11:36 am


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