Legal Question in Criminal Law in Texas

Car got keyed

This woman keyed my car after and only a verbal argument, she agreed to pay for damges in turn for not pressing charges..I have recieved half of the payment after getting several estimates..but now she refuses to give me the other half because shes skeptical as to what the money is being used for...Does she have any right to do that? and what would you recomend doing without having to press charges?


Asked on 4/26/07, 3:45 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Keith Engelke Law Office of S. Keith Engelke

Re: Car got keyed

You need to get stuff in writing. First thing I would do would be to write her a letter setting forth what you understand the agreement was, and what she has done and what she has yet to do. Then ask her to notify you in writing if she disagrees with antthing in the letter and send it to her by certified mail.

If she continues to refuse to pay you, you can sue her in small claims court.

Unless you agreed to fix the car, what you use the money for is not important. You can fix the car or choose to drive it with markings and use the money for something else.

If you need an attorney, I practice in Bexar County and could assist you further.

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Answered on 4/26/07, 4:26 pm
TC Langford Langford Law Office

Re: Car got keyed

I agree with Mr. Engelke, except that you might have a problem if the settlement was reached in exchange for you promising not to press criminal charges. You cannot settle a civil debt by threatening criminal action. It is a fine line, and you need to be careful.

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Answered on 4/30/07, 12:29 pm


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