Crime
Haven't seen the movie, but I suspect that the answer is in the title. no
Criminal prosecution is instituted by the Dist. Atty. or similar person in position (states label this title as state attorney, solicitor, etc.), or any deputy state attorney. When a person has been arrested for crime, criminal action is commenced. The law enforcement agency will review the evidence and present it to the prosecuting attorney, who decides what charges he will file against the defendant.
Depends on which state you are in.
You're looking for Arizona Title 13 - Criminal Law http://www.azleg.gov/ArizonaRevisedStatutes.asp?Title=13
For a person to TAKE possession of a vehicle they do not own(on title as OWNER) is a criminal action. Call a local attorney for state specific advice.
Not certain about Texas state law, but under the Federal Criminal Code (USC Title 18) no, they cannot.
This varies from state to state and if done wrong could expose you to legal action. Check with the DMV
No, if your name is one of the two on the title. That makes the car as much your property as it is theirs. If you intentionally deprive them of the use of the car by hiding or destroying it, then it becomes a civil matter - not criminal.
A quiet title action can only "quiet" liens or claims that have been made a part of the quiet title action. Usually that type of action involves an old but still active lien or mortgage that was paid but was not discharged as of record. Quiet title actions cover a very broad category and may vary in different state jurisdictions. You should consult with an attorney about your particular case. If you wish to wipe out unpaid liens and mortgages through a quiet title action forget about it.
It is felony crime and a Federal offense chargeable under Title 18 Of the US Criminal Code.
Florida is one state where you can change a CD title for a salvage title. Another state where you can change a CD title for a salvage title is Tennessee.
Those are not either/or legal terms. A lis pendens is a notice to the world that a lawsuit is pending, such as a quiet title action, that affects the title to real estate. You file the quiet title action and record a lis pendens in the land records to let any future buyers know that you have a claim against the real estate. The practices vary in different states so you should consult with an attorney in your state.