Someone stole my playstation 2 off of me a while ago, I filed a police report, there have been 2 hearings he has not shown up to. The detective told me there is now a warrant. Say he shows up for the next hearing, how do they go about getting my money from what he stole from me?
2007-03-26 12:48:25 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
You'll have to wait until he's been tried and convicted. When he's convicted, the judge can order restitution. Even then, it may take a while to get the money. Usually restitution is part of their probation or parole. He might not comply with the rules for probation or parole if he's the type who doesn't show up for court. Good luck.
2007-03-26 12:57:42 · answer #1 · answered by Annie D 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the police have no power to get you back money only a judgde can order the man to repay you, make restitution; but how can a judge enforce that.
so you file a claim in small claims court and attach his wages if he has any,if he has no wages, you are just out of luck
but i wold report him to teh irs and he probably sold your playstation to someone else and did not pay taxes on what he sold it for, even if he sold it llegally
2007-03-26 20:01:02 · answer #2 · answered by jdschumanrk 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
at this time it is a criminal investigation. warrant has been issued. let it ride, he will show up in jail someday and he wont like it. sounds like you followed the right steps to protect your rights. good job. if you never see any money for the damage caused, chalk it up as a loss. don't worry about something so small. it would be different if someone was injured during the theft. let the courts handel the rest. good job for following through to make the theif responsible.
2007-03-26 22:19:20 · answer #3 · answered by reedt36 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Good luck! You must understand on fact, the state really does not care if you get your money or not. They are simply going through the song and dance to justify spending our tax money on lawyers, courts, judges, etc. You may never see your money.
2007-03-26 20:50:00 · answer #4 · answered by rico3151 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the court with make him pay restitution for the value of the item once the have placed that order there are steps you can take to garnish the persons wages
2007-03-26 20:53:13 · answer #5 · answered by waterboss 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You wont...you have to sue unless the judge orders restitution...which is not normal...good luck
2007-03-26 21:18:02 · answer #6 · answered by Real Estate Para Legal 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋