So a monday morning this guy named Chris stole my ipod at school, I didn't realize it was gone until i got home. Tuesday morning his best friend whos also my friend told me that chis stole it. i asked if he had it and said no and walked away. i took the issue to our school officer and he had no proof that chris stole it so he left it alone. i got really mad, and chrise's OTHER best friend got mad at him and even told the officer that chris had stolen it. no one did anything. people have even seen my ipod.
Can I take this to court?
My iPod's worth around $2000 with everything on it.
2007-03-17 15:16:29 · 7 answers · asked by iamapurpleninja 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
Forget the school officer, press charges with the local police. You have the one guy as a witness. You could try to sue the guy on your own in small claims court if the witness was willing to testify for you, but I suspect this would all be a big quagmire: with all of you being underage, the judge might say he had to refer it to a youth court. Then you'll both need attorneys, which will cost a lot more than $2,000.00 and you'll quickly realize you wish you hadn't bothered. Make a real police report, and let them handle it.
2007-03-17 16:02:14 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
first, why is your i-pod worth $2000? are we counting every song you have downloaded or something? Second, if there are witnesses and they have told the officer, I can't believe he would not do something even as simple as asking to see it, or asking if he knew where it was. Also is it a theft, or did you loan it to him and he is failing to return it. Does he have regular permission to use the i-pod. If you are not happy with the officers actions, ask for his supervisor and talk to him. As for taking it to court, you can attempt to sue him in civil court, but it would be a waste of time. I suggest going to another officer or your principal. Be sure you can articulate how you know he has it, and witnesses can do the same.
2007-03-17 15:46:53 · answer #2 · answered by speedysundevil 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes you could take him to court but it wouldn't be worth it because of court costs an lawyer costs would exceed the price of your ipod. Also you couldn't prove he has it. You can't say what his friend told you in court that is hearsay. Your best bet is to talk to a principal or officer.
2007-03-17 16:02:58 · answer #3 · answered by bama_redneck_hunter 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you can take him to court, but do not expect to win unless you have a witness that says that they were told by "Chris" that he stole it from you. You might want to just slash his tires.
And smash his windows for good measure.
2007-03-17 15:29:15 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
thats a rough question because you shouldn't even be bringing ipods to school in the 1rst place. But he did commit a crime of stealing. Thats a tough question.
2007-03-17 15:27:32 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
oh, wow, that must be rough. Now, Im not sure if you can take him to court, but tell your principal or superintendent. Good luck with whatever you do, i hope you get it back
2007-03-17 15:21:43 · answer #6 · answered by '50s girl 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
your parents can sue his parents for the value.
You will have to prove the value.
2007-03-17 16:05:54 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋