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08-11-2008, 02:12 PM
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| | | getting a gift back
What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)?
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I recently purchased a basketball hoop for my girlfriends house so we could play hoop while working on it. At the time there was no TV or anything for us to do while taking a break. However we never played. 2 days after having it she said she needed space. I went over there to get some of my belongings I needed and she was playing basketball with another guy that already caused issues between us. I asked why shouldn't wouldn't talk to me an she blew up. She already owed me money for her first house payment along with closing costs. I decided to take the hoop. I have the receipt for the purchase. Can she legally prosecute me for larceny? |
08-11-2008, 02:35 PM
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| | | Yes. You stole a gift you gave her. Nice work. A gift belongs to the recipient NOT the receiver and you have admitted that this was a gift. Technically SHE can NOT prosecute you -- but the prosecutor can.
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Parents should remember two things: Love your kids more than you hate your ex (or soon to be ex) and when you have children the relationship with the other parent is until death parts you.
Nothing stated by me should be taken as giving you legal advice or forming an attorney/client relationship. My advice is based on the law and not deemed to necessarily apply to the specifics of your case. The devil is in the details after all. |
08-12-2008, 07:49 AM
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| | | What is the best course of action that I should take? |
08-12-2008, 08:06 AM
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Originally Posted by brainiac54  What is the best course of action that I should take? | Put it back.
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08-12-2008, 10:03 AM
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Originally Posted by LdiJ Put it back. | And apologize for being a dunderhead with the hopes that she doesn't report the theft. Because if she has reported it, you can still be prosecuted even if you do return it.
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Parents should remember two things: Love your kids more than you hate your ex (or soon to be ex) and when you have children the relationship with the other parent is until death parts you.
Nothing stated by me should be taken as giving you legal advice or forming an attorney/client relationship. My advice is based on the law and not deemed to necessarily apply to the specifics of your case. The devil is in the details after all. | |
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