my socail worker took my engagment ring? Can I get her for theft? I have been told that she can do that. IS this true? I live in Alabama and am 17...can I do anything about it?
2007-01-31 02:25:51 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
ok the whole story...i got caught sneaking him into the group home i live in and having sex with him....i was painting a room and took it off so that I did not get paint on it...i gave it to my house parent who put it up for me....about an hour later my socail worker came to visit me and when she found out that i was engaged to him i guess she decided she wanted the ring...she was about to leave and i told her i had to get my ring from my house parent and she jat said ok....after she left i was told " by the way your socail worker has your ring "...i thought they wereplaying a joke on me and started crying and they told me she really does have it....now I got caught still emailing him and i have a meeting today with the same woman who stole it & my fiancee....I have no idea what will happen....
2007-01-31 02:40:57 · update #1
Social Worker… if you are living in a half way house or any type of supervised institution… yes, she can take you ring and hold it for safe keeping…
It that is not the case… and she has no intent of returning it to you ... That is theft and no she can not… First file you must a police report... if you do have to sue her in small claim court to get it back.. it will be your word against hers… so if there are any witnesses ask then for written statements… the court's often provide legal guidance, low filing fees and you dont need a lawyer to file..
2007-01-31 02:47:22 · answer #1 · answered by string1dm 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
More to this story???
A social worker may not seize your property. Seizing property is done by local law enforcement and then only under the authority of a warrant or a court order.
Two things you can do: file theft charges. Complain to her boss.
2007-01-31 10:39:13 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
What the hell? Are you joking?
Is she going to give it back to you at any time? Did she keep it?
Tell us the whole story!
That doesn't seem right or ethical... but you are a minor so I'm sure stranger things have happened in the system.
It is unfortunate, I am sorry that happened to you... What a beeatch!
2007-01-31 10:34:59 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If she took something that belongs to you, then yes, that is theft. Instead of suing her, have her brought up on charges. Contact your local police.
2007-01-31 10:33:47 · answer #4 · answered by leaptad 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋