mr2 got stolen...NEW INFO!! We caught the guy! Nowi have some questions...HELP!

[1992mr2]

I have plpd=[ That is the stupid thing on my part.
If he is found guilty the restitution will be rolled into the charges and fines...if he is not found guilty then i honestly wont even try any harder..its not worth my time for a 150 dollar clutch...and the chance of getting an attorney then SOMEHOW having him not get charged and now im out the attorney charges. Very unlikly but its not worrth the time off school and work. Its worth it right now though because hes going to court already...

[MRX Motors]

Personally, I think that everyone who's saying 'be happy you got your car back' sounds to me as if they're saying, let the government handle this and just walk away, be happy you still have your car.

I think that's wrong, because someone else ruined your crap. You're not trying to get compensation for your own stupidity; you're trying to get compensation for another's stupidity. It's sort of like saying I kidnapped your wife, did nasty stuff with her, then released her. Don't pursue me, at least you've got her back.

Seriously?

I'd keep in touch with the investigators and attorney that prosecutes this. Make sure you let them know you want to follow it, as it will help you build a civil case against them if the need arises. If I remember correctly, while the law needs 12-0 to convict, a civil case only requires 51% to get compensation back. So, if the police fail to get a conviction on the guy, take their evidence and bring it to a civil court case. Make sure you sue for damages and the cost of your attorney, so you don't lose money there.

Honestly, those that are saying 'be happy you got your car back' need to realize that, just because its been returned doesn't mean its in the same condition. Also, this was stolen in Kentwood, not Detroit. Detroit, yes its a lot more grateful when its returned in less than burned condition. In Kentwood and the West side of Michigan, we don't have the theft as great as the East side. So when a car is stolen, its more likely to get recovered in 1 piece. Then, we are able to pursue the thief, rather than say sorry, they burned the evidence. Better luck next time.

/rant.

I don't want, nor do I need the government to handle my business. And yes, he should seek recourse for the damage. But he can also be grateful for getting the car back in decent condition. Most in the D are not so fortunate.

Georgia court rules say it best; "Law comes before Equity". The suspect broke the law of stealing your car. If he is convicted of such a civil judgment should be fairly easy to get. Now I appreciate what you are saying but by going for the civil case first you may lose any claim for relief. As for using the evidence, if sufficient, in a failed criminal prosecution, I agree completely. Remember OJ? Skated on the killings and still lost the civil case.

[cdaiscool]

I don't want, nor do I need the government to handle my business. And yes, he should seek recourse for the damage. But he can also be grateful for getting the car back in decent condition. Most in the D are not so fortunate.

Georgia court rules say it best; "Law comes before Equity". The suspect broke the law of stealing your car. If he is convicted of such a civil judgment should be fairly easy to get. Now I appreciate what you are saying but by going for the civil case first you may lose any claim for relief. As for using the evidence, if sufficient, in a failed criminal prosecution, I agree completely. Remember OJ? Skated on the killings and still lost the civil case.

That's what I was going for, with the Law before Equity and OJ free legally, broke civilly sort of thing. That's why I'd said to follow the D.A. and cops, and "if necessary" to the civil case.

Anyone who gets what's stolen should be grateful since you're absolutely right, it -could- have been worse. But it can always be worse. I just hope the OP gets his day in court, gets his lost monies back (don't forget to get the tick taken care of!) and everyone leaves with a smile.

Except the thief.