My question involves criminal law for the state of: NY
I took care of my ill aunt for a couple of years and basically she authorized me to use her credit card and make payments on her bills.
Later she went to hospital and continue to authorize me the usage of her money.
While her conditions were getting worse she did authorized to her bank by phone the transfer of her money to my account which I used to repair her house, feed her pets and pay all her medical bills.
I did not expend much money on myself from that money just food ,gas and maybe I fixed my car one day that got broke ($300).
While she got out the nursing home she came home and I did show her all the expenses in (whiteness of my parents) which total was around $16k and got $24k left in my account which I gave her back a check and she deposited it on her account again.
Everything was fine, she continued to make payments on the credit card bills and so on.
Six months later I have to move out to continue with my life because she was in better shape and I needed to work abroad.
Suddenly 4 months later the cops came to my house and got me arrested with not explanation whatsoever and took me downtown.
The detective explained that my aunt suit me for the amount of $40k. Spend one night in jail and got saw the judge next day who put a restraining order against me so I can't contact my aunt.
I went to court day and they read "Aunt,authorized nephew the use of credit card and bank account but while at hospital nephew transferred $40k to his account and spend it" WOW,!
Sounds like entrapment to me or a set up! Now she wants all her money back including the $24k I already gave her and she put in her bank.
What would be my defense in this case?
I have like 4 felonies charges on this, 3rd degree larceny and some misdemeanor, petite larceny.
I really not sure what to do or how do I approach this situation!
PLEASE HELP!

