Legal Question in Civil Rights Law in Maryland

Unauthorized usage of auto/THEFT

Last sunday I gave permission to my roommates boyfriend to run to the local seven eleven with my car and he's never returned. After having dealt with the police, now for 4 days. I finally got a report filed and the car was picked up with in half an hour. NOW, I have damages to the car in excess of $2000., impound fees of $400., re-keying will cost atleast $500., $500. insurance deductible, misc. tow fees and none of this insurance will pay for due to the fact that I allowed someone to use my car to run to the local 7-11?? Now granted that this person will go to jail once he's found, but, do I have any recourse in getting ANY of this money back? The person who stole my car, and who will be in jail I know has a trust fund...so my question is, if someone is in jail and you sue them for things like this.. is there a chance you'll get reimbursed for all of this?? Thank You !


Asked on 8/03/06, 7:19 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Adele Abrams Law Office of Adele L. Abrams PC

Re: Unauthorized usage of auto/THEFT

You can file a civil action for conversion, trespass to property, etc. and seek damages arising from his unauthorized use of the car (which began after his trip to 7-11 was completed). Often, defendants will settle such cases to get a criminal case dropped. On the other hand, sometimes (but not always) restitution will be part of a plea agreement in a criminal case. It depends on how tough the State's Attorney wants to be, the prior record of the defendant etc. If you want assistance, we can help as we have handled similar cases in the past. Our info is at www.aabramslaw.com.

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Answered on 8/05/06, 12:44 am


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