Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

Identify Theft

My dad received a law suit settlement in the amount of 120,000 in Feb of 2007. My wife had apparently written over 90,000 in forged checks from his account and apparently was depositing the money in our joint account. She does real estate loans and she gave me the impression these were here commission checks. When all the money except 3,000 was drained she left me. It has been 8months and it doest look like she will ever be back. My dad says he cant believe that she did this, but is reluctant on filing a police report. Can the FBI indicte her on such a large amount of money? I also read about me being protected under a Pocket Immunity plea. There is so much more to this nightmare I need help.


Asked on 4/08/07, 9:50 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
Terry A. Nelson Nelson & Lawless

Re: Identify Theft

You and he need to file a theft complaint and have her arrested. You could also try to get the money back through a divorce proceeding and court order. Your dad could also sue her. Good luck getting back the money though. Does she still have it?? Probably not.

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Answered on 4/09/07, 1:22 pm
Lyle Johnson Bedi and Johnson Attorneys at Law

Re: Identify Theft

Your father should contact the police and file a report regarding her theft. The FBI may or may not investigate theft. The amount involved has nothing to do with whether or not they will investigate.

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Answered on 4/20/07, 2:15 am


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