San Pedro, CA asked in Criminal Law for California

Q: If a rental car in my name was sold by someone I trusted to return it can I be charged with grand theft auto?

I rented a car for my friend and she sold it since my name is on the contract can i be charged with grand theft auto?

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David Michael Lehr
David Michael Lehr
Answered
  • Criminal Law Lawyer
  • Ventura, CA
  • Licensed in California

A: Yes. It happens often. Talk to an attorney about approaching the car rental agency first and trying to fix it before the police get involved. Don't do it alone.

Dale S. Gribow
Dale S. Gribow
Answered
  • Criminal Law Lawyer
  • Palm Desert, CA
  • Licensed in California

A: MORE INFO NEEDED.

FIRST RETAIN A LOCAL LAWYER TO HELP YOU WALK THROUGH THIS AS YOU COULD BE CHARGED.

S/HE CAN HELP YOU CONTACT THE CAR RENTAL AGENCY.

LET YOUR LAWYER DO THE TALKING. YOU MAY SAY SOMETHING THAT CAN HURT YOU OR THE OTHER PARTY MAY HAVE THOUGHT THEY HEARD YOU SAY SOMETHING THAT IS HARMFUL TO YOU.

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