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FirstLight

(15,087 posts) Sat Apr 19, 2025, 04:10 PM Apr 19

Restitution for my ex trying to kill me and "embezzlement" - Trial this Friday [View all]

Don't know how many of you recall, but my abusive ex tried to kill me in October.

She faces 2 felonies with added Great Bodily Injury ...maybe about 8-10 years per charge.
Trial is this Friday and I have to testify.

The DA sent me a 'restitution" form since I mentioned that she basically bullied me into payng for everything and sent money to her friends in GA and sent me the bills for her credit card etc...never worked and spent ALL of my parent's inheritance.

OK, so I found the page on restitution...so they will be garnished and the state will pay me.

https://victims.ca.gov/restitution/

I guess I am just posting here for solidarity... I need some love and support since I am testifying this week!

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Restitution for my ex trying to kill me and "embezzlement" - Trial this Friday [View all] FirstLight Apr 19 OP

If it was due to fraud etc. I think you can get financial restitution Meowmee Apr 19 #1

the DA in CA didn't say that... she sent me the form knowing what I said... FirstLight Apr 19 #2

I even told them I think it was a "long-con/catfishiing" cuz she KNEW I had a house and $ in the bank, FirstLight Apr 19 #3

Good, I hope you get some money back 😁🤗 Meowmee Apr 19 #4

I know it will only be a fraction of what I lost... but every little bit counts nowadays! FirstLight Apr 19 #5

Whatever you don't get back maybe you can go to small claims court too Meowmee Apr 19 #6

$40,000 exceeds the small claims limitation in most jurisdictions. Ms. Toad Apr 19 #16

At least in some cases, criminal courts can order victim restitution. Ms. Toad Apr 19 #15

I remember your posts canetoad Apr 19 #7

thanks so much! FirstLight Apr 19 #8

I am so sorry. Prayed for you (us old Catholic girls still do that) Joinfortmill Apr 19 #9

I may be a heathen but I appreciate your prayers! FirstLight Apr 19 #10

Holy Moly!!! Iggo Apr 19 #11

Wishing you the best of luck! CaptainTruth Apr 19 #12

Sending you strong vibes to help you face going to court. I am so glad this difficult time will soon be in the past. MLAA Apr 19 #13

I am so thankful GigiLeigh Apr 19 #14

Thank you for that .. FirstLight Apr 19 #17

Glad youre not taking it lying down....and good luck !!!! Karadeniz Apr 19 #18

Wishing you the best resolution you can ever hope for. May she spend her days in prison. mucholderthandirt Apr 20 #19

My God that's horrible ismnotwasm Apr 20 #20