Legal Question in Criminal Law in Ohio

I had a power of attorney and was on the bank account can I be prosicuted for using some of her money?


Asked on 5/12/10, 5:03 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Neil Rubin Neil S. Rubin, Attorney at Law, LLC

If you used her money soley for yourself, yep, you can be prosecuted AND sued. As a power-of-attorney you have what is called a fiduciary responsibility. Absent consent by the principal, you can not use this money for your own benefit.

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Answered on 5/19/10, 5:22 pm


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