Questioner doesn't give their state. Given the description of the act and the type of event during which it occurrred it -sounds- like a misdemeanor criminal offense. (simple assault? - disorderly conduct?)
He was found not guilty during a criminal trial for the offense but was found culpable for the offense during a later civil trial brought by the victim's parents.
Repossessors don't have real, "Power" as, Bounty Hunters. So to compensate, They do alot of, Huffing & Puffing. Scare & Intimidation are pretty much all they have. If they tell you, "Get out of the vehicle, I'm taking it!" That's, a "Breach of Peace." If they walk into your House, Garage etc. Uninvited, That's a, " Breach ofPeace." As a rule of thumb, anything other than a peaceful repossession, Is a,You guessed it, "Breach of Peace." And keep in mind, this is taken very seriously.This is when it turns from a civil to a criminal situation. If your neighbor calls thePolice, thats a, "Breach of Peace" So always remember that you have Rights and so does the Finance Company. You'll know when that Repo Guy starts to look nervous, The Repo is in jeopardy. If you tell them to get off of your property, they have to. Laws vary from State to State. Know Your Rights!
Yes, just as ALL criminal defendants are.
Not allowing car repossession can be considered a crime in California if the person intentionally hides or conceals the vehicle with the intent to defraud the creditors. This is known as "fraudulent concealment of collateral." It is a civil offense that can result in civil penalties and potential criminal charges.
The LIENHOLDER is ultimately responsible for anything that happens during a self help repossession.
No. The only car they can touch is the one they are going after. Nor can they get inside a closed garage. The first answer is correct so far as it goes. In no state that I know of can a "repossession agent" disturb the peace or commit a felony, misdemeanor or offense during the course of a repossession of property.
No. They're not there to collect money, they are there to reposess.
Then they're liable for the damages. You need to file a police report immediately.
CALL a local attorney NOW.
NONE OF THE ABOVE. Call an attorney ASAP.
One where the repossession agency receives no fees to cover the expenses incurred in the efforts expended during the recovery process unless the unit is actually recovered. No repo, no money.
The court can order a toxicology assessment whenever it is suspected that a person committing a criminal offense was under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Doctors do toxicology exams when seeking diagnoses of a patient, medical examiners do them during a complete autopsy.