Civil Grand Theft Lawsuit

Summary

Summer is suing her landlord for civil grand theft liability and common law fraud, alleging that he took her belongings and has been profiting off them. She is also suing the police department and state attorneys office for negligence, claiming they made false statements about available services. She is seeking pro bono legal assistance and has a pre-trial set for November. She has reached out to various legal aid services and non-profit organizations, but has not found assistance. She was provided with information about the Florida Justice Technology Center, the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Florida, Florida Pro Bono Matters, and Florida Legal Services.

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I'm suing for civil grand theft liability along with common law fraud
What evidence do you have to support your claims of civil grand theft liability and common law fraud?
I have reports video evidence and they won't give back my belongings and much much more
Who is the party you're suing and what is the nature of the belongings they won't return?
Landlord and he took my camper car and everything that was in both along with the belongings I had outside those things
What state are you in? Laws regarding landlord-tenant disputes vary by location.
Florida
What is the total value of the belongings that your landlord took from you?

In Florida, civil theft requires the intentional taking of another's property, with damages exceeding $*.
Over *,*
In Florida, theft of property valued over $*,* but less than $*,* is a second degree felony. Penalties can include:

- Up to 15 years in prison
- Up to 15 years of probation
- Up to $*,* in fines
Well I'm seeking justice and compensation for my belongings and liability pain and suffering etc
What steps have you taken so far in your legal pursuit? In Florida, you may need to file a civil lawsuit for theft and fraud in your local county court.
I have a pre trial set for November and a non jury trial also set in November
What is the location of the court where your trials are set?
Jacksonville Florida
The Duval County Courthouse is located at * W Adams St, Jacksonville, FL *. You can contact them at (*) *-*.
Yes that's the location
What is the name of your legal representative for the upcoming trials?
I don't have one. I don't have the money. Been fighting it myself
Have you considered seeking help from legal aid services in Florida? They often provide free or low-cost legal assistance to those who qualify.
Looking for a pro bono attorney
Have you tried contacting the Florida Bar Association's Pro Bono Program? They can help connect you with volunteer attorneys.
Legal aid won't help nor will the state attorney's office
Have you considered reaching out to local law schools? They often have legal clinics where law students, supervised by professors, provide free legal services.
Yes I have they won't respond or help
I'm sorry to hear that. Have you tried reaching out to local non-profit organizations that provide legal assistance?
Yes can't find anyone to help. Those servics do not help anyone
I'm sorry to hear about your situation, ****. Have you tried reaching out to the Jacksonville Area Legal Aid? They might be able to assist you.
Legal aid can't help me already tried
I'm sorry to hear that, ****. Have you considered reaching out to private law firms for pro bono services?
I can't find anyone to help that why I reaching out you. I'm also sueing the police department and state attorney's
What are the reasons for suing the police department and state attorney's office?
Negligence
What specific actions or lack thereof constitute the negligence you're alleging against the police department and state attorney's office?
It's all in my paperwork that I have
Could you please provide a brief summary of the negligence allegations mentioned in your paperwork?
For falsely making statements that there are services that can help which none of the services that are provided can help me in my case nor are there a pro bono lawyer that I have spoke with there are no legal aids that will help and Duval county I have spoken with all of them I have records I have exhibits pictures paperwork that clean these statements
What specific false statements were made by the police department and state attorney's office that you believe constitute negligence?
Well if you're indigent status there are no services that are provided to help people with limited means and they make that statement on any website but in order to find clauses respectfully you have to dig deep to find the statues and all the limitations thereof therefore because I'm homeless and a victim there are no services provided so therefore that's falsely stated
What specific services were you told would be provided to you, and by whom were these services promised?
The state promises help of provided services but when you go and ask to get those provided services they can't help you none of them can and I've been doing this for 2 years I know I've made the phone calls had the conversations dealt with plenty I know my laws I know where I stand and I know where I don't stand and therefore there is nobody in Jacksonville or the State of Florida that will help a person with limited me read your laws statues go on the websites you'll see if you're not familiar with them then maybe you should be
What specific services were you expecting to receive from the state that you didn't get?
I have already named them lawyer legal aid State attorneys none of them will help with legal help legal services were representation
I'm sorry to hear about your situation. Have you tried reaching out to the Florida Justice Technology Center? They might be able to assist you.
What is that
The Florida Justice Technology Center is a non-profit organization that provides legal resources and tools to low-income Floridians. You can contact them at (*) *-* or visit their website at www.floridajtc.org.
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You're welcome, ****. If you have any more questions or need further assistance, feel free to ask.
I will ty
The Florida Justice Technology Center might be able to assist you. You can contact them at (*) *-* or visit their website at www.floridajtc.org.
Is there any other services that you could provide information to me
You may also consider reaching out to the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Florida. They can be contacted at (*) *-* or visit their website at www.aclufl.org.
Anything else you can provide
You could also try reaching out to the Florida Pro Bono Matters. Their website is www.floridaprobonomatters.org where you can find pro bono opportunities.
Ty anything you can give me is so helpful ty
You're welcome, ****. You may also consider reaching out to the Florida Legal Services at (*) *-* or visit their website at www.floridalegalservices.org.
Ty
You're welcome, ****. Don't hesitate to reach out if you need more help. Good luck with your case.
Awesome ty
What specific actions did the landlord take that led to the theft and fraud allegations? In Florida, landlords are required to follow certain procedures when dealing with tenant's property.
He called the police called me a squatter and when the police arrived the landlord changed it to trespassing and I abandoned my camper and vehicle when I clearly was living in it . He never filed for anything like eviction paperwork or writ of possession or anything. For the last 2 years he's been making profit off of my stuff every month
What evidence do you have to prove that you were living in the camper and vehicle, and that the landlord has been profiting off your belongings?
I have pictures live text messages and other things
What kind of text messages do you have that could support your claim?
I also have a witness
What is the relationship of the witness to you and what did they witness that could support your claim?
The witness was the property manager of the place and has since found out truths and has provided information through what has happened
What specific information has the property manager provided that supports your case?
Documents photomes texting messages and other forms
What specific information do these documents, photos, and text messages contain that could support your case?
Common law fraud and theft
What specific actions or events do these documents, photos, and text messages show that could be considered as common law fraud and theft?
I would have to talk to you on the phone in order you to understand better. Its a lot
What specific actions or events do these documents, photos, and text messages show that could be considered as common law fraud and theft?
It's a lot to explain through messaging
Could you briefly summarize the main points of the evidence you have?
My grandmother is helping me with my case and she has all the information your asking for and she's not here at the moment. How would I be able to speak with you over the phone not through messaging
I'm sorry, but as an online service, we don't offer phone consultations. However, you can share the information when your grandmother is available.
Well if you're only a online service then if I can't speak to somebody then I don't need to tell you anymore information and I've already said too much as it is and I don't need to go further on with my case with you my apologies thank you I just needed legal help and you provided numbers which I don't know is going to help but we'll see
I understand your concerns. If you need further assistance in the future, feel free to reach out. Good luck with your case.