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Forgery

My husband has signed my name to three different checks. His name is not on any of the accounts. The first check was for $500.00 and he cashed it right at the bank drive up window around 11:00 in the morning. I called the bank and it had already gone through. I also took a copy of the check to file a compliant to the county sherrif. Then he has take two more checks from a different bank account , signed my name, and cashed them at a local grocery store in the same town. The checks were for $200.00 each. I now have a copy of them. What is he facing when I take these checks to the sherrif?

Asked on June 1, 2009 under Criminal Law, Illinois

Answers:

B. B., Member, New Jersey Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 14 years ago | Contributor

First, lock your checkbooks away where he can't get at them.  Inconvenient, but necessary.

I'm not an Illinois attorney, but my research suggests that theft of more than $300 is a Class 3 felony, which carries a prison sentence of 2-5 years.  Now, I suppose it's possible to argue that a man can't steal from his wife, although I'd argue strongly that it isn't so.  But what he did also looks like forgery, and that, too, is a Class 3 felony, regardless of amount, and each check is a separate offense.

If you're going to go in that direction, you will also be in need of a divorce lawyer -- and yes, you can divorce him before he gets out!  One place to find qualified attorneys is our website, http://attorneypages.com


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