Legal Question in Criminal Law in Georgia

stolen car

I was wondering if the person that stole my car was responsible for the damang or could I sue the person in small claims court?


Asked on 1/29/08, 10:06 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

David Glass Law Offices of David H. Glass, LLC

Re: stolen car

If the Defendant has not been sentenced yet, you should tell the D.A. that your car suffered $x.00 in damages and the judge should make the Defendant pay restitution (the cost of the repairs) as part of his probation. A civil judgment is worthless against that type of individual. If he were to ignore the criminal judge's order on paying restitution, he would have to go back to jail. Its a much better way to get your money.

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Answered on 1/30/08, 9:38 am


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