0
Depends on the state you live in and the circumstances. Some states have abollished adultery/fornification laws altogether. Others fail to enforce them because of claims of "invasion of personal privacy". Even if your state does have an adultery/fornification law it may not allow your wife to "file" charges. Most state's only allow citizens to report crimes and it is the state's law enforcement agencies responsibility to investigate the crime for probable cause and makes arrests if they deem a crime may have been committed. Its the state's judicial system that "files" charges and then prosecutes the crime. The final catch here is burden of proof. In other words they have to have evidence and/or witnesses who can testify that it actually happened. Hard to do and not invade ones privacy if in fact they then fail to prove it happened, thus the privacy issues prevent investigation , much less prosecution. In some states adultery is only considered when settling divorce cases. In these states it is sometimes considered for due cause for the divorce, and in others it may affect who gets what in the division of assets. All that being said many states have tiptoed around their own adultery laws and simply failed to make arrests or prosecute the individuals. Another justification many states use to not prosecute crimes like adultery is their claim that they are too overburdened by crimes like theft, drugs and murder to bother with prosecuting crimes like adultery. It is better to know than to guess...find out the law for your state
Wiki User
∙ 15y ago
Wiki User
∙ 10y agoPrivate citizens cannot file or "press" criminal charges. Only the prosecuting attorney can do that.
The husband can contact the police and request criminal prosecution. The authorities will then decide whether to file charges.
Wiki User
∙ 13y agoNo.
Charges may only be filed by a prosecutor or the court.
You may, however, choose to sue your spouse in civil court for the damages that occurred as a result of the fraud.
Wiki User
∙ 11y agoNo. It is not a criminal offence in most jurisdictions. Though you could file for a divorce.
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
How can a spouse stop another spouse from using one's identity?
I would contact the credit bureaus and file a fraud alert to each of spouse credit report. (IF you file fraud alert with experian or equifax etc, they will add the alerts to all 3 credit reports). The only thing you can't do is file a police report since your spouse is protected from being criminally charged since you are legally married to your spouse and you are required to monitor your identity if your spouse steals it. Certain states do allow spouses to file criminal charges so please contact your Attorney General about possibility of filing criminal charges. 95% of the time the AG will not bother filing charges since you are legally married to your spouse and you are obligated to prevent him from using your identity to establish credit without your consent. Source: I Filed for divorce and tried to file criminal charges against my wife for using my identity to get credit cards but she obtained the credit cards while being married and not being separated which I end up taking the loss for it. You guys need to study Spouse Protection and how it works if your spouse steals your identity. This is why you want to monitor your credit reports no matter how much you trust your spouse. If the identity theft took place during a legal separation or after filing for divorce then you can file a police report and block the inquiries and credit accounts on your credit report and also being able to press criminal charges against your spouse. Reminder: Please put that fraud alert on all credit reports ASAP to stop the damage of your spouse is going to do to your credit if your spouse is living with you at this moment.
Can you sign a credit card receipt on behalf of your spouse?
If it is a joint credit card - Yes Otherwise - NO. It would amount to fraud and you can be jailed.
Can an insurance company file fraud charges against a homeowner if no money was paid out?
Fraud and Attempted Fraud are not much differentiated in the United States. They are both Felony offenses. Yes. Fraud Charges can still ensue if an attempt at fraud was made even though it was not paid out.
Can a husband testify against his wife and mortgage fraud?
Yes, a spouse can testify but only on a voluntary basis. The spouse can not be compelled to testify.
Is a husband legally responsible for credit cards opened by wife in husband's name without his authorization?
No, absolutely not. That is fraud whether you are married or not. * It's not legal but it is usually considered a status crime unless the spouse opening the account did so with the intent to defraud or steal by deceit from the creditor. In some cases the innocent spouse defense can be used to prevent the non debtor spouse from being held accountable for debt incurred (this is a very difficult defense to prove in community property states). As for retribution, it is highly unlikely criminal charges would be pursued if the injured spouse filed a complaint unless there were very mitigating circumstances, such as large cash advance charges to the account with no intent to repay.
Where can I find advice dealing with my credit score after fraud?
Your credit score should not suffer if you have charges on a stolen car. Make sure you check with your bank.
What if your spouse forged your name on car title during divorce proceedings in Indiana?
Then you need to file criminal charges aganst her. That's fraud.
Is it against the law to run someone's credit without their permission?
Yes it is against the law, because by running someone's credit without permission is committing Fraud.
What happens if you use a fake SSN for a credit card?
That is fraud and against the law. You will be arrested.
What happens if someone post his crEdit card on you tube and you use it?
If they found out and decide to press charges? Its fraud and theft you go to jail
If your parents buy a car for you and you make the payments instead of them can the financer press charges against your parents for fraud for buying a car in their names?
no. technically they own the car. do you think if you had a credit card and they made a payment that anyone would complain?
What do you do if you suspect someone working for your company's main office is guilty of corporate credit card fraud.?
The best way to deal with office corporate credit card fraud would be to discreetly check up on the transactions listed on the credit card from that individual and discuss these possible fraudulent charges with that person.
