I had a "friend" take a gun from my residence without permission. About 6 months after that, I received a notice in the mail that I was to appear before a Judge concerning a Recovered Stolen Property hearing. I appeared and so did the person who had the gun, as he believed he had reason to be in posession of it. The gun was awarded back to me. Is there any kind of legal action I can take against the thief, or does he just get away with it? Please let me know.. Thanks....
2007-09-18 16:06:45 · 5 answers · asked by ddcctx 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
That sounds like a robbery to me. I would think you'd be able to press charges against him for robbery. He stole the gun from you...it's that simple. Check with your local police to see what can be done.
2007-09-18 16:15:40 · answer #1 · answered by First Lady 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I assume, considering that a hearing was held, that you filed some kind of police report stating that the gun was stolen. Just because you have your property back doesn't mean a criminal offense wasn't committed. You need to speak to someone either at the court or your local police station about pressing criminal charges against this person for the theft. Depending on a judges ruling they might be forced to pay a fine or go to jail.
2007-09-18 16:16:12 · answer #2 · answered by hrgirl1701 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to keep your mouth shut. You had a "friend" take the gun so you would be an accessory in a crime. Sounds to me like YOU got away with it.
2007-09-18 16:24:15 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes
2007-09-18 16:14:31 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
some friend
ask at your local police station if you can bring charges of burgulary and or theft . as gun was taken from your home without your knowledge or permission .
2007-09-18 16:17:23 · answer #5 · answered by bob 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋