Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

Wired Funds

My ex-girlfriend recently wired money into my account from the State of Ohio. I live in Oakland Ca. Our investment didn't go well and she now is stating that I stole her money. She contacted SFPD and they told her that they couldn't file this type of case, because the deposit wasn't had in their city. So, she contacted OPD and she stated to them, that she walked into my bank and deposited these funds. Therefore, they had to investigate this. OPD contacted me to discuss this matter and I asked why are they involve?? They stated that the ex-girlfriend walked into my bank(in Oakland) and deposited these funds into my account. I stated to them that these funds were wired from Ohio. They apparently looked into this and called to ask if there was any money left over. If so, send whatever is left over.

My question....If money is wired from another state, would the PD in that city(that it was rec'd), be responsible in investigating if there was a crime??


Asked on 3/29/09, 11:59 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Edward Hoffman Law Offices of Edward A. Hoffman

Re: Wired Funds

The answer will depend in part on what crime you supposedly committed and how you allegedly did it. The crime could fall under multiple jurisdictions. You may even be investigated by the FBI, since the federal government has jurisdiction over wire transfers.

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Answered on 3/30/09, 2:25 pm


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