Legal Question in Criminal Law in New York

The law does not (usually) charge for conduct which is unknowing unless reckless or negligent. There are some crimes however, which are strict liability --meaning you did not have to know the circumstances of your conduct. With that being said, your case would be very fact specific. Did she answer an ad and pose as an older woman? Did you find out she was younger? what was the content of the emails back and forth?

Restitution is the making good for a loss incurred by a party. Your case does not sound like restitution. It sounds like a form of a " shakedown". I would keep a record of all conversations with these people.

I agree with the previous answer. The specific facts in your case will determine criminality or not. I would retain a competent criminal defense attorney to assist in the analysis. I would also record all communications between yourself and the girl's family, there seems to be "extortion"possibilities. You may contact my office @ 7188340087 to set up a consultation.