Legal Question in Criminal Law in Florida

Proof of Payment of Bad check

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During the discovery stage, you can request that your former girlfriend admit to the receipt of the payments. You can also schedule her deposition duces tecum and ask for her to bring her bank records for the periods in question.

Another method will take some work on your part, but you can subpoena her bank records and receive copies of the deposits by paying a research fee to the bank. You will have to get a subpoena issued by the Court.

If you know the exact dates of deposit, it will be easier and less costly. Banks charge a fee for research and whatever help or information you can provide to minimize the amount of time it takes to find the deposits will be to your benefit.

Further, you have the right to cross examine your former girlfriend in open court. If you are skilled in asking questions, you can usually trip up a person who is lying.

You may wish to consult a local attorney to discuss the specifics of your problem or hire one for the purpose of defending the action.

Scott R. Jay, 305-249-8000