Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in Virginia
someone owes me money for cell phone charges but has no money if i press charges would i get my money?
Asked on 2/19/10, 7:31 pm
2 Answers from Attorneys
Michael Hendrickson
Law Office Michael E. Hendrickson
You would not be "pressing charges" for this kind of a debt which is a civil rather
than a criminal matter. (That means you could sue the person in your local
small claims court but forget about involving law enforcement in the matter.)
Answered on 2/24/10, 8:33 pm
Robert B. Walker
Law Office of Robert B. Walker
Also, while you might get a judgment you would not automatically get any money. If the person has no assets and no job, it might be an uncollectible judgment. In Virginia general district court judgments are good for 10 yrs (20 if docketd in Cir Ct and can be renewed).
Answered on 2/28/10, 12:18 pm
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