Q: What happens if I report my son driving my car without consent as stolen?
I have two cars in my name, and I regularly allow my adult son to drive one of them. We live together, and there is documentation regarding his use of the car. Today, we had a disagreement, and I told him not to leave in the car, but he did anyway. Given the circumstances, if I report the car stolen, what will happen?
A: A Texas attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. I could only speak for the aspects of the question under your "Personal Injury/Car Accidents" headings. It doesn't sound like a matter that an insurance company would take seriously in terms of a property loss. They would more likely characterize it as something done out of frustration. A local criminal defense attorney could advise meaningfully on the consequences of reporting it, but it could be a decision that might bring guilt or regret, given the fact that it involves family and does not appear to be a genuine theft. Good luck
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