What to do if my former roommate has charged me with felony identity theft?
Question Details: I found this out today when a local police friend told me about it. This charge stems from $456 I owe him for utility bills which he set up in his name because my utilities had been turned off. I'm currently unemployed and can't affford to pay the bill at this time neither can I afford an attorney. I have made a good faith effort of sening him $150 once electronically but he didn't process acceptance on his end. Any suggestions? I've called the police office and informed them I wanted to discuss my situation with them.
Yes, I suggest that you go to Legal Aid and speak with an attorney as soon as you can. THis is a serious charge and you need to be able to refute it. You also need to understand that you have a right to sue him after you turn him in for filing a false police report and he is convicted. It is a crime. DO NOT CALL THE POLICE WITH OUT AN ATTORNEY. Good luck.
