Unfortunately this is a common practice. I myself have had a check stolen that someone altered and attempted to deposit even tho it was a bank...

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This could be grounds for a potential appeal or new trial. If it was undisclosed at the time that there was a relation, or this was not made known...

The wording of your question is somewhat confusing. Are you saying the alleged crime took place about 8 years before you were arrested or tried?...

As noted by other counsel here, your mom cannot charge you. The prosecutor acting on behalf of the people of the state of New York levy charges....

I am actually working on a case like this right now. It seems like a racket, but NYS can do that. Often a toll that is 10-15$ becomes 100-115$ once...