a few months ago a girl that i worked with stole a check out of my purse and used it to but gas, forging my signature.... i reported it to the police and they did a police report and had her confession saying that she did it.... i was thinking that they were going to send me something or contact me to press charges but they never did and it kind of got pushed to the back of my mind.... well now its been 2 or 3 months and i want to press charges... is it too late??
2007-09-17 09:35:29 · 9 answers · asked by Lissa 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
no it is not too late you need to call the states attorney and see what they are doing, you will need the police report number so you need to call the police department and get the report number before calling.
2007-09-17 09:41:12 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its not too late, but keep in mind the amount of time (eg: money) you are going to spend to pursue this.
Face it. Petty theft isn't probably going to amount to any kind of jail sentence which would actually deter the person from doing this again.
In addition, the person who stole the check probably doesn't have money in the first place, so trying to get your money back will be nearly impossible, even with a legal judgement.
What was the amount? If it was under $50, I would chalk it up to a learning experience (eg: not keeping checks in your purse) and move on.
2007-09-17 09:49:49 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
no its not too late. Get ahold of the officer thats in charge of the case. it could be that they will press charges but these things can drag on for months. I got called as a witness to a crime a year after it happened. Also get an attorney
2007-09-17 09:44:16 · answer #3 · answered by Panda 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. However, it may do no good. If the police have not pressed charges by now with the evidence you listed, then why would they just because you asked them to do so?
You can take the matter to small claims court if you have not been reimbursed. Your local clerk of court may have the forms you ned for that.
2007-09-17 14:14:28 · answer #4 · answered by mcmufin 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't think so, stop back into the Police Dept, and ask how the case is coming? If you have the Detectives name and Case#. I would pursue this because she may think she is getting away with this and do it to someone else. Also be persistant with this, if the Officer won't do anything ask to speak with his commander. Maybe something Is fishy with this.
2007-09-17 09:43:04 · answer #5 · answered by marlena42000 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call the police department non-emergency number and inquire about it. If reports were made, she should have been charged and a court date set.
2007-09-17 09:41:31 · answer #6 · answered by sensible_man 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. Use the police report that was filed and sue her in civil court for the amount she stole.
2007-09-17 10:51:49 · answer #7 · answered by Hillary 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you reported it to the police, your job is done. You don't get to press charges, the d.a. does. Check with the d.a. to see if they are going to pursue it.
2007-09-17 09:41:57 · answer #8 · answered by Flatpaw 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm not sure but you should talk with the state attorney office.
2007-09-17 15:37:05 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋