Felony Theft warrent question. Lawyers help!

[Twoply 0]

I posted a while ago about getting scammed out of a lot of cash on a deck.

I did the deck as a subcontractor back in July, then the guy I was working for collected the cash from the owner before final inspection and left me holding a bill. He never answered any of my calls and his addresses were fictitious. Jerk.

Well, the plot thickens. I filed a complain with the police dept last weekand they issued a warrent for his arrest for Felony Theft. NOW he called me and is just in shock that I would do such a thing. I told him all I want is the money and I'll go away. NOW he wants to "work" something out if it can stay out of the courts. Either that or "I'll have to give the money to my attorney as a retainer instead of giving it to you."

In my ears that's almost an admission, but he's very clever. I told him I'll contact the detective and see if we can drop the case after he pays me in full.

Anyone know if you can do that? If I tell the cops to drop it, can they or is it already too far in the court system? I dont want to be all about me, but if he comes up with the cash, I care less what he does later. I'm hurting here.

I'd call my lawyer buddy, but it's very late. Lawyers speak up!

[k-dubjumps 0]

I'm not an attorney, but do know a little about the law. My understanding is that at this point it will be up to the DA to press charges or not. If it were just a civil matter then you could drop what ever you wanted. But I think if you do and try to work something out you can put in a good word with the DA who may, or may not take it into consideration. My guess is they will at least want to investigate this guy to make sure you aren't his only victim.

You could try telling him that if he pays you back, then you will tell the DA that he's done such, but you can't do that until you get paid back since his word is obviously worth shit at this point. Just a thought. You should also let the DA know that he is now trying to repay you. You may be able to help with the investigation.

Hope that helps some.

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[AggieDave 6]

At this point, what you read here is not going to do any good. You need to talk to your lawyer. Remember that if he is convicted there may be restitution and you can file a civil suit as well (regardless of the criminal outcome). Also, if he did it to you, how many other people has he completely screwed over? How many more will it take?

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[cocheese 0]

Tell the guy it's not the police you are worried about. It's your friend Big Louie who is pissed. He takes the law into his own hands and owes you one. You told Big Louie to just let it go, but he is dying of cancer and wants to take a douche bag with him before he goes.

[skyjumpenfool 2]

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You told Big Louie to just let it go, but he is dying of cancer and wants to take a douche bag with him before he goes.

Wow, I didn't know Big Louie was sick!! That's a shame. I use his services from time to time. He will be missed!

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[Andy9o8 2]

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At this point, what you read here is not going to do any good. You need to talk to your lawyer. Remember that if he is convicted there may be restitution and you can file a civil suit as well (regardless of the criminal outcome). Also, if he did it to you, how many other people has he completely screwed over? How many more will it take?

Agree 100%. To the OP - It's also correct that criminal charges are pressed by the state, not by you - you are merely the state's complaining witness, and have no legal authority to "drop charges" once filed. In some states, this guy calling you after you've reported him to the authorities might be considered an attempt to interfere with or intimidate a witness in a criminal case, which is itself a criminal offense. Contact the DA's office, fill them in, and let them handle it; or in the alternative, contact your own attorney and let him/her handle it.