Legal Question in Criminal Law in Florida

grand theft auto

In general if someone is given keys and permission to use an automobile, what is or is not considered theft if the vehicle is not returned. Is it based on time or other factors of the case. The case involves a family member borrowing a vehicle from a friend and not returning it.

The car was reported stolen and an arrest was made.


Asked on 12/16/06, 12:50 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Scott Cupp Law Office of Scott H. Cupp, LLC

Re: grand theft auto

Sounds like the government will have a hard time proving criminal theft.

Scott H. Cupp

Law Office of Scott H. Cupp, LLC

West Palm Beach, FL

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Answered on 12/16/06, 2:24 pm


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