Re: Visit from Sheriff-Advise/Help?

Posted by ikya (209.246.182.158) on March 17, 2003 at 19:12:13:

In Reply to: Re: Visit from Sheriff-Advise/Help? posted by snuggbugg on March 17, 2003 at 18:40:31:

It is highly unlikely the "law" will come after you, since you are not the one that took it over state lines. I also find it highly unlikely that there is a law against taking property over state lines, since people do move. Even if it's in a contract, it would be hard to get a conviction if someone simply moved to another state. However, if they moved to another state for the sole purpose of hiding the vehicle, and they were behind on payments (or defaulted) before they moved, there "might" be a case. But again, I find it highly unlikely. These matters are usually considered civil matters and not criminal. I would think, if a deputy came by your house in reference to this matter, it would be to serve you papers on a civil matter. Call the sheriff's department up and ask if they have any warrants or civil papers for you. Find out what they are for. (The papers or warrant may not even be for you, but instead for your ex) If it is a civil suit, start planning on how your going to defend yourself. If it is a criminal matter, go see a lawyer. Usually, there will be a bond set and you can have that already set up, so that you can, in effect, turn yourself in, and post bond at the same time. (Instead of spending time in jail while your waiting to post bond).

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