Borrowed money without consent
Both my mum and I have been arrested on theft as we borrowed money out of my grandmothers account which she lets us look after. She has dementia but we knew she wouldn't have minded had she been aware (deemed NOT dishonest in S2 of the theft act of 1968). I'm in the UK BTW.
We've not been charged and have the money to pay back right away. The solicitor is dealing with the police to get the money paid back in it's entirety ASAP.
When questioned by police we were honest and said we intended to pay the money back, but had only just got back on our feet enough to be able to do it. Also we maintained the fact that we believed we would have had consent if my nan had known about it.
We are hoping they won't charge us if the money is paid right back right away. We were only borrowing from a family member - not stealing from a stranger.
Comment on ITstudent2006's post
Just read the theft act of 1968.
Comment on joypulv's post
Because when she wasn't too ill, she gave us her cards etc be custodian of, fetch her money , buy groceries and pay bills. She freely gave us access to the account. That was years ago and it's only been recently we borrowed.