Legal Question in Criminal Law in Florida

Re: Stolen property in car dealership

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First, you should never leave small items in a car whenever you give custody to another for any purpose including valet parking, repairs, and the like. You have obviously filed a police report and the police will decide if criminal charges will be filed against anyone.

If the dealership refuses any responsibility for the incident, you can seek civil damages in the small claims or summary procedure court. You can get forms from the court and file on your own without an attorney. You will have to determine who owns the dealership (corporation?) and sue that entity.

Scott R. Jay, Esq.