Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

USPS Mail forwarding

I am in the midst of a bad separation. My divorce is going to be finalized in a couple days. Since he charged a big sum on my credit card and also withdrew a quite amount from my own bank account without permission though we always kept our finance separate, I was outraged. Wanting to find out what else he has done or possibly going to do to me, I forged his signature wanting to his mail to be forwarded to me. His parents found out about it (since he is out of country) and they are now threatening to report and have me punished. I understand that I have committed a crime, but does the government really care to come after me? Do they have time and resources to deal with an individual like me?


Asked on 9/10/06, 4:55 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Lyle Johnson Bedi and Johnson Attorneys at Law

Re: USPS Mail forwarding

I don's know what the post office will do if informed about your conduct. The general rule in these cases is that the government does not want to get involved in family law matters. Probably the best course of action for you at this time is to not discuss this whith anyone but your attorney. Do not allow him to coerce you into letting him off by threatening to report this matter. An attorney familar with criminal law would be a good investment at this time.

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Answered on 9/17/06, 7:15 pm
Rabin Nabizadeh Crime Attorneys Inc.

Re: USPS Mail forwarding

Yes to both questions. While your reasoning may mitigate your sentence, a prosecutor is likely to press charges.

Please feel free to contact me for your free consultation.

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Answered on 9/10/06, 11:05 pm


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