Legal Question in Civil Litigation in California

I had over 34 grand in the bank saved from my 4 year career in the military. I had a relative on the account to manage my credit card bill if needed because I was always in range of internet access to manage it myself (as per our agreement). All funds were deposited via the government into my private bank account and this person was the secondary. In April and May of 2007 all of my money aside from maybe 2 grand was liquidated by her, and coincidentally gambled away (per her own bank statements). Is there anything that I can do legally?

I filed criminal charges after talking to my aunt/lawyer and the DA dismissed them when it landed on her desk. It was an embezzlement charge. Is there anything I can do to persuade the DA to take another look at the case (FYI the person that did this to me is my biological mother)?


Asked on 9/15/09, 10:10 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Robert F. Cohen Law Office of Robert F. Cohen

You can sue your biological mother for the principal plus interest, plus punitive damages for conversion and/or fraud.

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Answered on 9/15/09, 10:16 pm
Edward Hoffman Law Offices of Edward A. Hoffman

I agree with Mr. Cohen. A civil lawsuit is probably your only remedy. Unfortunately, the fact that your mother needed to use your money suggest that she doesn't have much of her own. If she can't pay a judgment, there might not be much point in suing her.

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Answered on 9/15/09, 10:26 pm


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