I used my Dad's credit card without his permission to pay some bills. I have paid it off. Can criminal charges be filed against me in Texas?

Has he pressed charges?

I don't know. I was trying to find out if there are any charges that can be pressed.

You stole money from someone, even though it's your Dad. If he decides to press charges you can get into a lot of trouble. And he has all the right in the world to. How much money did you steal from him?

Yes, he can, he could press charges if he wanted to,
It will go a lot better if you have paid it off,

It has been paid off. It was less than 2,000.

Then the best thing that you can do is to try to make it up to your father every way you know how, and make sure he knows how sorry you are. And hope that he forgives you and doesn't press charges.

Hello w:

If he reported it to the bank, then it's out of his hands. You actually stole from the BANK, not your dad, and if they want to press charges, they will.

excon

If he reported it to the bank it's out of his hands - as Scott said.

Have you told your dad that you took the money?

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With humble apologies, eating grass - I've never seen you and Scott in the same room at the same time and so I've been thinking maybe you're the same person and then the thought just came slipping out when I was typing.

So - yes, it was EXCON who said this. (Or Scott. One or the other.)

I'm not certain what your relationship is like with your father. Perhaps he would never dream of pressing charges. However, the other suggestion that pops in my head right away, which could be difficult to do under the circumstances, would be to ask your dad or in some way have him create a document that states he doesn't intend to press charges. Maybe even in an email conversation. It's important also to keep the receipt of payment and whatever communication you have with your father together for future reference should the issue ever come back up again.

I'm not certain what your relationship is like with your father. Perhaps he would never dream of pressing charges. However, the other suggestion that pops in my head right away, which could be difficult to do under the circumstances, would be to ask your dad or in some way have him create a document that states he doesn't intend to press charges. Maybe even in an email conversation. It's important also to keep the receipt of payment and whatever communication you have with your father together for future reference should the issue ever come back up again.



It is not the father's decision. Once he reports that the card has been misused or stolen it is the BANK'S decision whether to press charges.

If you file for stolen checks/charges with a bank you sign an Affidavit which states, among other things, that no matter WHO is responsible, you will cooperate in the prosecution of that person.

I'm not certain what your relationship is like with your father. Perhaps he would never dream of pressing charges. Hello Ms:

I don't know. Do you read our posts, or do you think we're just chopped liver?

excon

Ms. JudyKAeTee You are very correct, I am aware that once you report the cards stolen that it's out of your hands and if that is the case she may be SOL. It's not clear if they have been reported or not or if he is aware that it was her? I was offering info for the scenario where he is aware that it was his daughter, he wouldn't dream of pressing charges at this time and he is keeping the situation under wraps.
However, the fact that she would do something so irresponsible and dishonest would truly bother me as a parent. Could it happen again? Is she on a spiral downward... do they have a history of somewhat dysfunction and things of this nature aren't uncommon in their family... all unknown? Not knowing more information about their relationship or how such matters may be handled I would think it would be possible for him to take it upon himself at a later date to take the matter to court and press to have her reimburse him even though she is claiming that it has already been done. If it truly has been taken care of at this time I would think it would be important to keep the documentation on it in support of that action.
p.s. excon I resent your comment and I do read your posts... did I miss something in this case?

I think very highly of several people on here and the wealth of knowledge that they have to share. I could easily ask the same question to you excon about my comments and what I have to share. It's a suggestion to her the OP that might prove to be beneficial and perhaps she hasn't thought of it.

I think you missed the legal question/response portion.

You weighed in with a suggestion based on unknown information and pure speculation.

All of the other forum allow for opinions, the Legal boards are set for legal advice.

Ms. JudyKAeTee You are very correct, I am aware that once you report the cards stolen that it's out of your hands and if that is the case she may be SOL. It's not clear if they have been reported or not or if he is aware that it was her? I was offering info for the scenario where he is aware that it was his daughter, he wouldn't dream of pressing charges at this time and he is keeping the situation under wraps.
However, the fact that she would do something so irresponsible and dishonest would truly bother me as a parent. Could it happen again? Is she on a spiral downward.... do they have a history of somewhat dysfunction and things of this nature aren't uncommon in their family... all unknown? Not knowing more information about their relationship or how such matters may be handled I would think it would be possible for him to take it upon himself at a later date to take the matter to court and press to have her reimburse him even though she is claiming that it has already been done. If it truly has been taken care of at this time I would think it would be important to keep the documentation on it in support of that action.



If she paid back the money somebody someplace knows there was misuse or actual stealing. Unfortunately on the legal boards whether the family is dysfunctional, wheether they are responsible or honest, none of that matters. What matters is the law and how the question appears on its face.

The charges appeared on the card. The payment appears on the card. I don't think "Dad" is an idiot.

She asked whether criminal charges can be filed against her in Texas. The answer is, yes, they can. Whether she paid the charges BACK or not will enter into sentencing but NOT into the charges.