Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

I had a deal with someone on one of my vehicles. the deal was $300 up front and $300 in one week. it had now been 3 weeks and he has not paid. There are no written or signed statements or receipts of any kind. I took action once by repoing the vehicle in the middle of the night, but he showed up at my house where I have a 9 year old daughter and a pregnant fianc�. he stated that he has stuff in the vehicle (musical equipment) and he also stated that he had a gun stashed in the vehicle so I let him take it. can I call the police, or what are my options?


Asked on 3/25/14, 1:13 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Greg Hill Greg Hill & Associates

You can hire an attorney to write a stern letter to the gentleman with the car, demanding its return for breach of an oral contract. However, the fee for such work may exceed the $300 owed.

You certainly can call the police on this, as it is theft, but I would expect them not to see this as theft, but as a civil matter - a breach of an oral contract.

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Answered on 3/25/14, 1:21 pm


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