Legal Question in Criminal Law in Louisiana

Theft of services

i drive a cab,had a passenger who could not pay fare,i accepted an i o u

cause i didn't want the guy to get into trouble, guy hasn't paid up,it's been a week can i have charges filed after allowing the guy to leave with a promise to pay,or will i have to take other steps to recieve payment for the services i have already provided???


Asked on 7/25/07, 3:20 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Andrew Casanave Andrew M. Casanave

Re: Theft of services

I would be surprised if the police and prosecutors are interested when you let the guy walk away. You might have to sue him.

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Answered on 7/25/07, 5:58 pm
Nick Pizzolatto, Jr. Pizzolatto Law Office

Re: Theft of services

Once you accepted an IOU, the debt was was converted from being owed immediately to one with a promise to pay later. Therefore, you have to treat this as money owed and sue him.

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Answered on 7/26/07, 7:49 am


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