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can i press charges if i accept return of my stolen property
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Can you press charges for vandalism of private property?
Yes.
How do you press charges for a stolen vehicle?
Private individuals do not make or "press" criminal charges. The prosecuting attorneys must file the criminal charge. You can start the process by reporting the crime to the police and by agreeing to cooperate with the prosecution.
How can someone press charges on another for property damage?
An individual cannot press charges. Only the state makes that determination. If you would like the state to consider criminal charges against a person, contact the police and report the incident.
How long after malicious property damage can you still press charges My car was keyed?
depends on the statute of limitations in your state
Do you have to pay your employer back for theft if they decide not to press charges?
This is an ethical question. It would make your conscience clear to do so, however it's your choice and may save your job if given the choice to pay it back or return stolen property against losing your position.
Can you press charges against someone for keeping something you lent them?
That is a very Diverse question. If you have a pen and you say someone else can borrow it then they never give it back you wait till the next day. If they still havn't given it back then you can press charges of course for they have stolen of you!Another View:Private citizens can NOT "press charges!" Only a prosecutor may "press" charges.Even though you may have freely 'lent' them something, what this person has done is "wrongfully converted" your property to their own. You may file a criminal complaint with the police, and after investigation it does not rise to the level of a criminal matter (in other words, it is a 'civil law' matter), you can sue the person in small claims court.
If a car was stolen and the driver was not found who is responsible for the damages done to your car?
If the drive is not found, your insurance will have to cover the damages. When the guy is found, press charges and sue him for damages.
Is it necessary in an assault case for the victim to press charges or can other parties press charges-?
The police or the victim are the only people who can press charges in an assault case.
If you press charges on someone and then drop the charges and the case is closed can they reopen the case so you can press charges again?
yes you can
Can i press charges aganst the person who robbed me?
Private individuals do not make or "press" criminal charges. Only the state, though the prosecuting attorney, can do that.Selling or possessing stolen property is a crime. Even if sold to you in ignorance it can be confiscated and returned to its lawful owner.Added: If you know who to sue, then you should be able to tell the police who it was that sold it to you. I'm sure they'd be VERY interested in learning the identity of that person.
Can you press charges if you accidentally left something and it was stolen?
I don't think so because you left it somewhere so the person who took it just saw it and didn't know who's it was
What will happen to your boyfriend you refuse to press charges on him for unauthorized use of your vehicle?
Well, if all he did was use your car, then nothing, but if he commited any crimes or is/was underaged and without a permit/license, then the state/national government or any persons injured or their property damaged can sue and press charges.
