QUESTION
Can someone be prosecuted for stealing a child's college fund?
Asked on Jul 25th, 2013 on Criminal Law - Michigan
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Can someone face criminal charges for removing their child name off their college fund and moving the monies into their own account; then refusing to give money to child? Money was given by great grandparent.
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John J. Carney
If you took property that belongs to another over $1,000 it is Grand Larceny. Stealing from your child would probably get you a felony conviction and possibly a year in jail.
Answered on Jul 26th, 2013 at 9:40 AM
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Sounds more like a civil case than a criminal one. You'd need to consult with a local civil lawyer. The only way for criminal charges to be pursued would be for you to report it to the police. That doesn't mean that charges will ever be filed, but that's your only option.
Answered on Jul 25th, 2013 at 2:16 PM
Thomas Edward Gates
The individual has created theft and broken IRS treatment of the college fund account.
Answered on Jul 25th, 2013 at 10:38 AM
Michael J. Breczinski
Yes especially if the person taking the money was not the original giver.
Answered on Jul 25th, 2013 at 9:58 AM