Q: Can someone return your car then leave with it again without your consent and not being it back.
I gave my car to a friend. He won't pick up his phone for 3 days now. He returned my vehicle then hopped in it and told my kids he was going to the studio. I never told him he could. Can I press charges. He won't bring it back
A:
Yes. There are two types of charges in this area.
One is called the means of transportation. And then a lesser felony is called unlawful use of means of transportation.
A theft of means involves someone permanently trying to deprive you of your property (vehicle). And on a lawful use charge means that somebody took the car beyond with your permission allowed.
Call your local police department, they will send an officer out and you can file a police report. The case will then be furthered to the prosecutors office and they will decide whether to prosecute him.
I hope that helps. Best of luck. Josephine Hallam
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