I have a copy of a forged check from 2007. A family member took my checks and wrote a check payable to herself, forged my name, cashed it at my bank the same day. Can I still prosecute her and how do I do it? This has happened more then once now.
If the forgeries occurred more than a year ago, you can't pursue the bank. There is an absolute bar to recovery after one year. However, you may be able to pursue the offending family member if you can prove your case. If you want the case to be pursued as a criminal offense, contact the police. If you want to proceed in the civil courts, find an attorney who will provide a first meeting at a reduced rate, and discuss whether you have a case, what it might cost to bring the case to trial, and how best to proceed.
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If the forgeries occurred more than a year ago, you can't pursue the bank. There is an absolute bar to recovery after one year. However, you may be able to pursue the offending family member if you can prove your case. If you want the case to be pursued as a criminal offense, contact the police. If you want to proceed in the civil courts, find an attorney who will provide a first meeting at a reduced rate, and discuss whether you have a case, what it might cost to bring the case to trial, and how best to proceed.
