Legal Question in Criminal Law in New Jersey

Laws Around Adolescent Vandalism

My 12 yr old son & friends were throwing small rocks & a neighbor complained that damage was done to their car parked on the street. They wanted to call the police, but I told them to just get an estimate. There was no visible damage. Nothing was ever mentioned again. Now 6 months later a note and $1000 estimate were left in our mailbox. What is the statutue of limitations? There was no police report and no other families were called about the incident. What legal rights do we have?


Asked on 6/05/08, 3:02 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Jef Henninger, Esq Law Offices of Jef Henninger, Esq.

Re: Laws Around Adolescent Vandalism

Here's the problem. If you pay them, without any type of settlement, they can always hit you up for more money. Furthermore, just because you pay them, does not mean that can't file a complaint. However, if you don't pay them, they may go to the police anyway.

You might want to speak to an attorney to discuss this matter further.

Read more
Answered on 6/05/08, 3:50 pm


Related Questions & Answers

More Criminal Law questions and answers in New Jersey