Legal Question in Criminal Law in New Jersey

I had a contractor do work on my house after a water leak i paid him the first two insurance checks,but then stopped working on the house. I ended up finishing the house out of my own pocket,When the final check came in it had both our names on it, I tried to negotiate with the contractor to split the check but he said he was entitled to all of it,with that i sighned both names and deposited it in my account.If he pursue's a claim what are the penalty;s for me sighning his name?


Asked on 5/03/10, 8:51 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Jef Henninger, Esq Law Offices of Jef Henninger, Esq.

He could file forgery charges against you. If that happens, feel free to call me.

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Answered on 5/09/10, 8:09 am


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