Q: Ok so I have a question . My father back in November gave me permission to use his credit card for several things.
I even have this as proof in texts from him. Now months later after a fight he's trying to say I committed fraud. If I have the texts as proof that he willingly gave permission , then I'm in the clear , correct ?
A: First of all, this is not a Family Law question. it is a Criminal Law question. As for whether you are "in the clear", that depends. If you used his card with his permission, as he dictated, then you may have a defense. No one but your attorney, who would review the facts, can make a definitive judgment on that.
A: That depends on what the texts say. If you only got permission to use it for some things and not others that could be a problem. If you only had authorization for a period of time and you used it after that it could be a problem. You need to sit with a criminal attorney (not family law) and review the texts to get a better answer as to your liability.
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