Legal Question in Criminal Law in Illinois

I am currently behind on my car payment because i had a death in the family and needed to get there. I left the vehicle there for my brother to use for transportation. The repo man came and I informed him that. He said that if I dont get the car back within 10 days I will be arrested. Is this true


Asked on 9/22/10, 4:42 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Purav Bhatt The Law Office of Purav Bhatt

It sounds like the repo man is using the criminal case as a threat. While it is true that you could be charged with theft of the vehicle, its a stretch and any reasonable prosecutor would see this case as more of a civil issue than a criminal one.

Short answer...you can be charged with theft but it would be tough for them to convict you in court of the theft.

good luck

Purav

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Answered on 9/28/10, 8:47 am
Elfreda Dockery Law Office of Elfreda Dockery

i do not think i am clear on what the situation is. did you take the car back from the repo man or what? call me at 312-372-5600.

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Answered on 9/29/10, 5:21 pm


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