Legal Question in Criminal Law in Florida

identity theft

My son and I were in miami from december 28th thru the 31st. His birth certificate was stolen from Our room on our last day there. We were unable to wait and file a police report before leaving because we were pressed for time to catch our plane. We were assured that the police report would be filed for us thru the hotel. I contacted the hotel one week after our return to new york and was told that no information can be found regarding the theft and that there is no indication that a report was ever filed. What legal action can I take? can I file a report from new york? can any legal action be taken against the hotel?

I thank you for your time. I will be waiting for your response.

Janet Long


Asked on 1/10/05, 2:54 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Richard Hornsby Richard E. Hornsby, P.A.

Re: identity theft

Just contact the Miami-Dade sheriif's office and ask to file a report.

Their contact information can be found on my web site.

http://www.richardhornsby.com/resources/florida/sheriffs.html

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Answered on 1/10/05, 3:18 pm
Valerie Masters Valerie Masters, P.A.

Re: identity theft

You should call the miami dade police department and file report. You say this is identity theft but from the facts all i see is either a missing or stolen document unless you have left something out like they got a driver's license or credit card in his name. Has identity really been stolen yet, or just a document pertaining to his identity. There is never a legal action unless you can prove negligence and actual damages, so unless you suffered a loss, other than peace of mind, there is no action. Hopefully nothing has, or ever will, actually happen.

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Answered on 1/10/05, 4:22 pm


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