And they can clearly be seen- how would a private prosecution work? Can I get legal aid to make a case against the person?
Thanks-I will cut you in a share of the damages.
2007-11-02 08:51:49 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Many thanks for all your answers- I live in the UK so is this different over here?
2007-11-02 09:23:09 · update #1
turn the video over to the police, they can then turn the evidence over to the DA
2007-11-02 08:54:35 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
For goodness sake don't go down the road of a private prosecution it will cost you nearly £30,000 and you won't get legal aid. Your best course of action is to let the Police see the tape and if they won't act then your best option is to issue a Summons in the County Court for damages against the person, or people concerned.
2007-11-02 17:53:47 · answer #2 · answered by flint 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You can't get legal aid.
You could take out a criminal summons at the magistrates court, but the chances are they'd just get a ticking off from the beak, leaving you to foot the bill.
What's more effective is to take out a County Court summons for the full cost of the repairs and your expenses in making the arrangements. If you pay a visit to your local County Court, the clerk will explain how to go about it.
2007-11-02 15:57:39 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
In the USA, you have criminal court and civil court.
You would take him to civil court to sue for damages.
If his acts were criminal (arson or malicious mischief) you may want to talk to the police.
In regards to the civil case, if your claim for compensation is below a certain amount, then you pursue the case in Small Claims Court - where you present your case and usually no lawyers are used.
A lawyer may help you get background and precedence but they charge money. You may have to do your own research and if you can find some law or previous case where you can sue for 2 times the amount or more for malicious damages.
I believe Small Claims suits can be filed at your local county clerks office.
2007-11-02 16:03:55 · answer #4 · answered by Dave C 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
UK - Do you mean a civil action?...you can only get a "prosecution" in a criminal court...if you mean criminal then you need to show police
If you mean civil action then you need to know who did the damage and make a claim against them in a county court....no legal aid available in this type of claim
2007-11-03 12:57:33 · answer #5 · answered by stormydays 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there are very strict human rights laws around the use of cctv footage in court, your best bet is to take it to the police and hope for the best. good luck.
2007-11-02 16:00:53 · answer #6 · answered by ginger 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Concact a good lawyer they will advise you in what to do.
2007-11-02 15:55:53 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋