My question involves criminal law for the state of: Texas
Wife and I are going through a divorce. I wrecked my primary vehicle and our insurance company issued a check for repairs. The check was made out to three parties: my wife, myself, and the company that did the repairs. I didn't feel like jacking with her, so I signed her name, my name, and gave it to the body shop. Well that was short sighted of me, as my wife is now calling the insurance company and asking how the check was cashed, etc. To be clear, the Body Shop deposited the check in their business account. I didn't receive any funds, nor have I been paid any funds from the shop. He fixed my truck, and that was it.
My question is can I be charged with forgery? I didn't sign it to defraud or injure her, and the money went directly to the body shop. I've always signed checks like this before, so I also feel like I have a pretty decent case for arguing a "good faith" defense that I assumed I could sign it. I also have a financial Power of Attorney from her, but I can't find a copy of it.
Thanks for any advice.
Wife and I are going through a divorce. I wrecked my primary vehicle and our insurance company issued a check for repairs. The check was made out to three parties: my wife, myself, and the company that did the repairs. I didn't feel like jacking with her, so I signed her name, my name, and gave it to the body shop. Well that was short sighted of me, as my wife is now calling the insurance company and asking how the check was cashed, etc. To be clear, the Body Shop deposited the check in their business account. I didn't receive any funds, nor have I been paid any funds from the shop. He fixed my truck, and that was it.
My question is can I be charged with forgery? I didn't sign it to defraud or injure her, and the money went directly to the body shop. I've always signed checks like this before, so I also feel like I have a pretty decent case for arguing a "good faith" defense that I assumed I could sign it. I also have a financial Power of Attorney from her, but I can't find a copy of it.
Thanks for any advice.
Forgery: Can I Be Charged for Forging Wife's Name on Insurance Check Going to Body Shop
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