Legal Question in Consumer Law in California

possession of fake $5 bill

I sent money to my relative at WesternUnion. The store owner, after checking the money, spotted a fake $5 bill. Later on, I just noticed him trying to capture my close up image. Now I am very much worried that I will be reported to the authority for my ignorance of possesing a fake bill. Please advice me what to do.


Asked on 3/09/09, 3:05 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Michael Stone Law Offices of Michael B. Stone Toll Free 1-855-USE-MIKE

Re: possession of fake $5 bill

Most likely you would not be tracked down or prosecuted unless you passed multiple fake bills. However, if you encounter a badge, clam up! Do not speak to the nice officer, at all! The only thing you should say is, "Sir, Very Respectfully I have nothing to say to you, may I call an attorney?"

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Answered on 3/09/09, 3:11 am


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