Q: What is the extent of extortion laws I. Colorado?
I found out that my sister forged and cashed 5 different checks that where payable to my husband, myself and our 3 children. The checks where valued at $1435 total.she endorsed them to herself and deposited them into her bank account. When I confronted her about it she asked me if we could handle it without the law involved and I was considering it. When she asked me what I wanted to make it right I told her that I thought the money that was taken from us and interest was fair. She then informed me that she was recording the conversation and says it's blackmail so it would be in my best interest to drop it and leave it alone. Did I unknowingly commit Extortion? I too recorded all our conversations.
A:
Asking for interest and return of principal on the fraudulently obtained checks maybe wishful thinking, but I cannot see how any DA or police department would pursue criminal charges against you. However, your sister appears to adding to the list of her potential criminal charges beyond check fraud.
I would seriously consider the police about the check fraud and the other matters. You likely have a better chance at recovery via restitution tied to a criminal conviction than negotiating with your sister directly.
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