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Ex commits fraud on my checking account 4-5 yrs. ago. Can i still press charges?

Asked about 3 years ago - Fremont, CA

Hi, Approximately 5 yrs. ago.. my ex-husband commited fruad by using my checking account. I filed a report with the local police dept . my bank handled the items i disputed.. but, at the time.. i did not persue pressing charges. Can I still press charges against him for this?

(both of my kids have special needs and my focus is on my kids and not getting wrapped up with any drama from my ex. so, at the time i never persued pressing charges)

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Margery Ellen Golant

Reputation Level 18

Answered about 3 years ago. Foreclosure Attorney in Boca Raton, FL.

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You would have to check with the local prosecutor's office to be sure, but it is very doubtful. The charge would probably be a misdemeanor, and usually these have relatively short statutes of limitations, less than 5 years.

In addition, any evidence or file would no doubt have been sent away to storage or purged.

I do not practice in your state, and the above is not intended as legal advice.

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