Legal Question in Criminal Law in Florida

GTA by a Minor

My car was stolen this weekend,

and they caught the 16 yr old

behind the wheel.

Auto insurance is taking care of all

of the damage to the vehicle, but I

don't have renters insurance to

cover the contents of the vehicle

(my daughter had over $400 worth

of girl scout nuts that are now

missing with a lot of other valuable

items, DVD players, phone

chargers, etc.

My question is, I feel the parents

should be liable for the $500

deductable, the $400 nuts, and

other property that was taken.

Can I go after the parents for these

costs? if so, How?


Asked on 11/17/08, 2:44 pm

3 Answers from Attorneys
Joseph Brown The Brown Law Firm

Re: GTA by a Minor

You can initiate a small claims action, but it may end up costing you much more than you will likely collect.

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Answered on 11/17/08, 2:49 pm
Lewis Dunton Dunton Matthey, LLC

Re: GTA by a Minor

You can contact the Office of the State Attorney for the 6th Judicial Circuit and inform the prosecutor of the missing items and request restitution as part of any sentence. However, be prepared to show detailed proof of your loss.

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Answered on 11/17/08, 5:40 pm
Valerie Masters Valerie Masters, P.A.

Re: GTA by a Minor

You could sue in small claims but between the filing fee and time investment you might break even. You can tell the state abpout your loss but you are never going to a get a nice check for 1000 anytime soon. You may get 25 dollars a month.

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Answered on 11/17/08, 8:11 pm


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