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    Default Family Fraud in Maryland

    In MD: My son (now21) forged 2 checks for $4000 2 yrs ago; I caught him in time to get the 2nd check returned or ~half the $. He was remorseful so I didnt report, but kept copies of chks. He moved home to work off $, but didnt last. He left, came back twice, leaving last in Jan11 with a car in my name that I bought for his use as long as he lives/works at home. He left a huge mess + damage to my home. Lost my job, so Ive been trying to convince him to return the car or come home to do repairs so I can sell house. I recently found that he has done $2000 damage to car and license is susp in VA where he is living with a girl - signed a lease. He used my visa number (I have card) to charge about $2000 in items, Mar-Apr11 one of which required that he show an authorization for use- he forged my sig. This was for bartend schl which he went to and he now works. I placed visa charges in dispute, but have not filed a police report. He acknowledged the charges, then blocked my cell & has done nothing to repay me. He came to my home last night at 3am, angrily forced his way in and took a $1500 laptop & items of his. This is out of control, and I am afraid, but I am having real trouble with the idea of putting my own child in jail. If I file a report, do I include the checks from 2 yrs ago? what about the laptop? Including the 2 checks, the credit card fraud & the car, what could happen to my son? And does he have any obligation to repair the damage to my home (holes in doors and wall) or to my car?

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    Default Re: Family Fraud in Maryland

    your child deserves to be in jail for what he has done. A parent putting their child in jail can be difficult for the parent but you need to look at it as; does he care how he treats you? He is willing to steal from you so why would you feel obligated to protect him?

    the checks of a couple years ago; I suspect he would not be prosecuted for those even if the statute of limitations have not expired. You not reporting them as a crime at the time will cause the prosecutor to see them as not being a crime.

    If the laptop was yours, you are free to include it. If it was his, then it was his.

    Depending on all of the facts, the crimes charged could be very serious.

    The car really isn't a criminal act. You allowed him use of the car. Even in your explanation you state you have been trying to convince him to bring the car back. To get anywhere close to being criminal, you will have to make a demand he return the car. If he refuses, then the police might contact him and tell him to return the car or it will be considered theft. They might also simply tell you it is a civil matter and not take any action.


    One thing you need to realize: just as with the checks, if you do not report the actions as being criminal, it will be seen as you have given permission, even if only after the fact.

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    Default Re: Family Fraud in Maryland

    Thank you.

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