Forge A Coin Or Bank Note

[LUVMY3KIDS]

What is the name of your state?VA I hope someone can help me on here. I was arrested a few days ago and charged with 2 counts of forging a bank note/coin. This is what happened. Unfortunately, my husband and I got dooped twice on the internet. We had 2 cars to sell and were sent emails by these two men saying they were car dealers and wanted to purchase the cars. Both sent us cashiers checks. We deposited them and after 10 days we went and took out money from the first check to purchase a new car. We left the remaining money in the bank. These two men never contacted us about picking up the car, then 2 weeks later we were called by the bank saying that both the cashiers checks were counterfeit. Now I am being charged with making these checks myself. I have the fedex envelopes that the checks arrived in and also the emails correspondence that we had with each of these men. What I want to know is can they prosecute me for making these checks when I was the victim? What do I need to do besides hiring a lawyer to help my case? Can anyone give me any advice?

[HomeGuru]

Originally Posted by LUVMY3KIDS

What is the name of your state?VA I hope someone can help me on here. I was arrested a few days ago and charged with 2 counts of forging a bank note/coin. This is what happened. Unfortunately, my husband and I got dooped twice on the internet. We had 2 cars to sell and were sent emails by these two men saying they were car dealers and wanted to purchase the cars. Both sent us cashiers checks. We deposited them and after 10 days we went and took out money from the first check to purchase a new car. We left the remaining money in the bank. These two men never contacted us about picking up the car, then 2 weeks later we were called by the bank saying that both the cashiers checks were counterfeit. Now I am being charged with making these checks myself. I have the fedex envelopes that the checks arrived in and also the emails correspondence that we had with each of these men. What I want to know is can they prosecute me for making these checks when I was the victim? What do I need to do besides hiring a lawyer to help my case? Can anyone give me any advice?

**A: there is more to this story and you may find others so interested.

[LUVMY3KIDS]

VA..Can you give me some advice for my problem or what??????? What should I do, I dont think I am being treated fairly

[JETX]

Originally Posted by LUVMY3KIDS

What I want to know is can they prosecute me for making these checks when I was the victim?

Yes, they can prosecute you. However, if your 'story' is accurate, it would be unlikely for them to do so.... especially considering the evidence you claim to have.

What do I need to do besides hiring a lawyer to help my case?

You can certainly try to approach the prosecutor on your own, but it is unlikely that he will talk with you. You will very likely need an attorney to present your defense.... either before trial or at trial.

I will say though... with your history of problems (as stated on this forum in 19 posts!), you may have a credibility problem with the prosecutor.
"ABOUT 3 YEARS AGO I WAS HAVING A VERY ROUGH TIME. I HAD A SERIOUS DRUG PROBLEM"
"they had decided that I couldnt coach and that it was in the minutes at the rec club that I was never allowed to coach again."

[Florid-aise]

Originally Posted by LUVMY3KIDS

VA..Can you give me some advice for my problem or what??????? What should I do, I dont think I am being treated fairly

Have you ever heard that old saying;

"It is not vinegar that drips from a bee hive."

Despite what credibility problems you may have. The State has the burden of proof to prove every element of the criminal charge in a criminal prosecution.

What do you really, really believe in your heart, that the prosecutor can prove to a jury of your peers, beyond a reasonable doubt, that you have committed every element of the offense you are charged with, with the evidence you would present in your defense?

If you pass a bogus instrument, you are guilty of passing a bogus instrument. Intent to do so is not necessary.

Whether or not you have some kind of defense to that, then I suggest you hire an attorney as soon as possible.

[Edit: Advice modified to fit HG's excellent suggestion.]

[HomeGuru]

Originally Posted by seniorjudge

If you pass a bogus instrument, you are guilty of passing a bogus instrument. Intent to do so is not necessary.

If you have some kind of defense to that, then I suggest you hire an attorney as soon as possible.

**A: I suggest hiring an attorney even if there is no defense.

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If it wasn't fake, didn't you feel like a dork, anyway, standing in bank line with 6-foot check?


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[Florid-aise]

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