i stole something from a large chain grocery store like 8 months ago. they let me go and did not notify the police under the condition that i would pay a cetain amount of money before a certain time. that time has come and gone. they keep sending me threatening letters but nothings happend so far. apparently its a civil suit. can a warrant be issued for my arrest?
2007-03-13 06:43:43 · 10 answers · asked by blackbird 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
I can't speak 100% on the warrant because different States handle things differently.
In my State (Ohio), you would not get an arrest Warrant. BUT, you will get a hit on your credit. Then your license will be suspended (think reinstatement fees $$$) and you will not be allowed to register any vehicle in the State. Your tax return (if any) will go to the judgment. They can also find out where you work and garnish your wages (think processing fee for doing this $$$).
If they persist they WILL get their money. You made a mistake and got a break by not having to deal with the criminal process. Own up and pay what you promised to, it will be better for you in the long run too.
2007-03-13 06:53:03 · answer #1 · answered by Kevin 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If their Secuirity Dept. has the whole case on file, and if you signed any agreements that you don't follow ...they can send you a supina to show up in front of a juge to answer the complain, and because the civil suit includes a criminal act.. if you do n't show up possible the case will go to a higher court and most likely a bench warant will be issued against you too. Now if you allready have a criminal record for past fellonies...you done a very stupid thing ...to do not follow up and do what you promised... call the store...go pay what you own as soon as possible...before the case go to court and you will have to pay more and have legal complications that basically you do not need and can avoid.
2007-03-13 07:15:30 · answer #2 · answered by nikitasgarofallou 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, they cannot arrest you in a civil suit, but your observation that it appears to be a civil suit is a delusion. They can still file a criminal report, as well as the civil suit.
It always looks like nothing is happening, right before the police come to serve the arrest warrant, or the sheriff comes to serve the lawsuit.
2007-03-13 07:38:19 · answer #3 · answered by open4one 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Over a civil suit an arrest cannot be made. Only if criminals charges have been filed can a warrant be made. But if you said you were going to pay them and you haven't they still have the right to press charges for the theft and have you arrested. Then you go to jail.
2007-03-13 06:48:57 · answer #4 · answered by flyguy03 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Unless a police report is filed and the prosecutor decides to charge you, no. However, you can be sued in civil court. Here''s the deal. You're a scumbag thief and rather than let you go, they should have beat you senseless. Be an adult and pay fo rwhat you stole, you mouthbreather. You are the reasons condoms were invented.
2007-03-13 07:47:24 · answer #5 · answered by Mr. Knowledge 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No...they'll hire a collection agency, track you down and attach your pay or put a mechanic's lien on any and all property you own, thereby preventing you trying to sell it.
They cut you a break and saved you from an arrest on your record and forced retitution. Too bad you turned out to be the type of low caliber individual who can't be trusted anyway. Ah well...the world's full of your type. So you should never feel that your alone. Plenty of theives and dishonset people like you amongst eveyone.
2007-03-13 07:04:59 · answer #6 · answered by Quasimodo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of call, the courtroom abode the place the it states. in case you recognize the case # or the events in touch the clerk on the courtroom abode could desire to tell what the day you may desire to look. It appears like the plaintiff's attorneys needs your economic tips that could confirm what you owe the plaintiff. i'm no longer a lawyer, this appears like a subpoena (seem in courtroom or get arrested). I recommend you get legal tips and talk your concepts. additionally I even have gained summons to look in courtroom, that record that entire working hours. curiously the Courts are no longer able or unwilling to furnish appropriate circumstances while circumstances will come previously a choose.
2016-10-02 01:31:55 · answer #7 · answered by corolis 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Theft is criminal, and if they want to they can press criminal charges. You are not very smart for not paying the obligation. Now you have this to worry about. Congratulations.
2007-03-13 06:55:05 · answer #8 · answered by justbeingher 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Since the statue of limitation has not passed for the crime, they can still press criminal charges if they want to.
2007-03-13 08:36:28 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No
2007-03-13 06:50:39 · answer #10 · answered by grantwiscour 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋