Jourdanton, TX asked in Criminal Law for Texas

Q: Can I file charges against boyfriend stole my debit and took money multiple times totaling 2800?

I am 19, living with my parents. I gave him my pin# to pump and pay the gas. I didnt know that over the course of 4 months he was daily taking money out. i had a large sum from financial aid refund and i dont check my bank balance. My mom saw it and told me. If I file charges against him, will the bank refund my money? I read online that since I gave him my pin and since i had a relationship with him and since its been 4 months with recurring withdrawals that the bank would refuse.

My mom contacted his parents and told them what happened. we threatened to notify police. they say they are willing to give us the money he stole if we leave the police out of it. we are meeting tomorrow so they can give us the 2800.

Should we write on a piece of paper and each sign it saying that they are giving us this money to pay for the money he stole and we agree to not press charges?

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1 Lawyer Answer
Grant St Julian III
Grant St Julian III
Answered
  • Criminal Law Lawyer
  • Dallas, TX
  • Licensed in Texas

A: If you wish to file criminal charges, contact the police and file an incident report. If you wish to resolve the matter through your boyfriend's parents, you may do so, but I suggest you do not try to tie one avenue with the other.

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