Legal Question in Criminal Law in Iowa

i cashed a money order for my friend at my bank for 870.00 the money order turned out to be fake now my bank and the police are coming after me for repayment or they will file charges on my . i would like to no what can happen to me and what can happen to her. she did sign the money order over to me and i cahsed it she said she did not no that it was not any good and it cam to her in the mail in the eyes of the law what can happen to the both of us.


Asked on 9/23/09, 1:32 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Todd Miler Miler Law Firm

There is the possibility of a felony forgery charge as well as a aggravated misdemeanor theft charge, which means the possibility of a 7-year prison sentence. You should meet with an attorney immediately to discuss the matter.

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Answered on 9/23/09, 1:46 pm
Robert Luedeman solo practitioner

I agree with brother Miler. You should have asked yourself "Why can't this person cash it themselves?"

Right from the gitgo, you better pony up the cash and see if you can head this off at the pass before charges are filed. You still have the money, don't you?

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Answered on 9/23/09, 4:22 pm


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