Legal Question in Criminal Law in Louisiana

For the past 6 months I had been caring for my sister and brother in law, both with dementia. Through that time they paid me by check, and now are saying that I stole the checks and forgeried there signature. I was arrested 2 days ago, on these charges 5 counts forgery, 5 counts theft. What am I looking at with these charges. I have no record. I have witnesses that will testify in my behalf.


Asked on 9/20/11, 2:05 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Martha Amanda Mandi Lucas Mandie Seale Lucas

You should meet with both your attorney and the distric attorney. The theft and forgery charges depend on how much money as to how severe the sentence. A first offender usually gets probation. If restitution is owed, it will need to be paid as soon as possible.

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Answered on 9/25/11, 12:18 pm


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