New Hyde Park, NY asked in Criminal Law, Identity Theft and Small Claims for New York

Q: can I press charges for bank fraud of my account against someone that has a temporary order of protection against me?

Also, I would like to sue this person for monies owed to me for loans, shared bills and back rent. Would this be a violation of the order? Also, the bank fraud on my account happened in july 2017 can I still press charges now that I know who done it?

1 Lawyer Answer
Lee A. Koch
Lee A. Koch
Answered
  • Criminal Law Lawyer
  • New York, NY
  • Licensed in New York

A: Speak to the DA or go to the police station and make a police report. Furthermore, please be careful not to violate the protective order. As far as getting your money back or 'pressing charges', you can always hire a civil litigator to handle the civil aspects of the case for you.

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