Legal Question in Criminal Law in Florida

a guy in austrlia who bought a engine from me wired transfed me the money into my bank account 4 days latter he called the cops said i never sent engine 4 days later not even time for engine to leave us..officer came to my house saying its a felony i been trying to send this guy a refund of his money after i spent 600 in shipping cost and i had to cancle the shipping..now i been trying to give this guy the money bank he wants it in western union i told him no certified check or money transfer only..were would this case go?


Asked on 2/11/13, 5:24 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Eric Trabin Lucid Legal, PLLC

Seems hard to say that this case will go very far. After all, the State will require sworn statements in order to pursue criminal charges. Frankly, I'm surprised the police even came to you as this seems clearly to be a civil matter. In order for it to be a crime the State would have to prove that you basically intended to never give the engine. Proof of shipping should have been enough to convince the cop. There is no requirement you give him the money in a particular fashion; just make sure you can track it.

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Answered on 2/11/13, 5:37 pm


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