I need some important advice. I gave my friend, which is a guy some money, it wasn't alot of money but it was something, because he said he needed it to keep him from going to jail to pay his probation officer, I haven't spoke with him in two weeks, going on three weeks soon, I have been calling him, but he hasn't return any of my phone calls, and I getting really pissed off at him, I didn't have to give him that money. I made him sign a paper stating he was gone to pay me back, can I take him to court, because he sign the paper stating he was gone to pay me back.
2007-10-25 07:23:31 · 10 answers · asked by keisharra 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Friends
Sure you can take him to court. You do realize that your friend is addicted to some sort of drug, right? Come on, he needed money to pay his PO? That's not how the system works. Crack heads always take advantage of vulnerable people and unfortunately I think that's what happened here. Don't worry, he'll come back apologizing that he ran out, tell you he's gonna pay you back and then borrow more money from you and do it all over again....If you let him.
2007-10-25 07:41:40 · answer #1 · answered by Fred M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well... maybe he believes what he's been told, but a probationer/parolee can't be sent to jail for not paying fines (as long as it's a good reason, like unemployed or severely underemployed). Was decided over 20 years ago in court that the U.S. does not have debtor's prisons, therefore one cannot be locked up for not paying bills. Even probation/parole fees.
But officers are very willing to scare their clients into thinking jail is the result of not paying fines.
That said... how do you know he's not in jail for some other reason? That might explain the lack of contact. Generally when an officer wants to arrest one of his clients he'll have the cops waiting nearby his office for the clien'ts regular office visit. Client comes in, sits down, and all of a sudden gets a nasty surprise.
Or maybe he's a flake and blew you off.
2007-10-25 07:29:09 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have a signed paper stating that he was going to pay you back then yes you should take him to court. He probably has no intention of paying you back and he was just using you for money. It was very smart of you to make him sign a paper because most people fail to do this. It will be good evidence when you go to court. Good Luck!
2007-10-25 07:42:31 · answer #3 · answered by Amanda R 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can take him to civil court. But honestly depending on the amount it may cost you more to take him to court. Also even if you win a judgement for him to pay you back it doesn't actually mean you will ever see the money. They will just issue a judgement against him. They won't arrest him. If he isn't calling you back I'm pretty sure he has no intention of paying you back. Chalk it up to a life lesson and move on unless it really is an amount worth taking to court.
2007-10-25 07:30:08 · answer #4 · answered by lacy o 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Did the paper have the date he was suppose to pay you back by? Or if it was going to be a payment plan. If not then no you cannot take him to court. Never lend out money that you expect to be paid back. If hasn't answered by now look at it as though the money is gone.Are you sure it was to keep out of jail?
2007-10-25 07:29:39 · answer #5 · answered by Nessa 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oh that's awful! Being treated like that after trying to help sombody. I guess he isn't a friend of you anymore now.
If you see him, immediately ask the money back. If it was a lot ofmoney, threaten to sue him, that you'll get a lawyer. Perhaps he'll believe you(if you're good at bluffing) and he'll pay you back.
2007-10-25 07:28:52 · answer #6 · answered by saskia r 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes and I would do it to or you can write him a registered letter and if he does not respond then that is the same thing as a guilty plea
2007-10-25 07:26:59 · answer #7 · answered by oh_jo123 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
dont ever lend money to anyone that is a bid no!no! hope u learned ur lesson
2007-10-25 07:26:40 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
If you never see him again, it'll be worth the money.....
2007-10-25 07:26:53 · answer #9 · answered by Sophie B 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, you can take him to court.
2007-10-25 07:26:35 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋