What can I be charged with if I cashed a blank money order for $330?
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What can I be charged with if I cashed a blank money order for $330?
I found a money order on the street and looked up information and it said there was nothing anyone could do so I cashed it. That was in october and now I have the lady trying to sue me even though I offered to pay her back. A detective called me saying I would have a warrant for my arrest as of Monday.
Asked on June 9, 2012 under Criminal Law, Indiana
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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
If you found a money order on the street and cashed it for yourself, you can be charged with the following criminal offenses:
1. fraud;
2. theft.
Under both causes of action, the charge could be a felony which could very well mean imprisonment if found guilty. I suggest that you immediately consult with a criminal defense attorney about the matter that you are writing about.
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