Vehicle Not Returned Report

Summary

If a borrowed vehicle is not returned within 72 hours in Alabama, it can be considered a Class B felony. Reporting the incident to the police is advisable, especially if there was a physical altercation involved. This can help in reclaiming the vehicle and ensuring personal safety.

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My friewnd had permission to use my vehicle for * hours Saturday, it is Wed and he has not returned car
Hello **** ****, I'm sorry to hear about your situation. In Alabama, if a person doesn't return a borrowed vehicle, it could potentially be considered theft under certain conditions. To better advise you:
- Did you contact your friend about returning the vehicle?
- Did you report the situation to the police?
yes, he makes up lies each time, i have contacted him no less than * times
I'm sorry to hear about your situation. In Alabama, you can potentially file a report for unauthorized use of a vehicle. This is considered a Class C misdemeanor if the vehicle is returned within * hours, but it becomes a Class B felony if the vehicle isn't returned within * hours. Have you reported this to the police?
have not known if i should or not'
Hello ****, based on your situation, you should consider reporting this to the police. In Alabama:
- Unauthorized use of a vehicle can be a Class B felony if not returned within * hours.
- This could help you in reclaiming your vehicle legally.
This all took place Saturday after he physically attacked me in my home over the use of the vehicle, so kind of nerbvous to go meet him if her does decide to return vehickle
I'm sorry to hear about your situation, ****. Given the physical attack, it might be in your best interest to file a police report, both for the unauthorized use of your vehicle and for the assault. Your safety is paramount.
so just file illegal use of vehicle and what else?
Based on your situation, consider reporting the following:
- Unauthorized use of your vehicle
- Physical assault
These actions might help protect your rights and ensure your safety.
ok thanks
You're welcome, ****. If you need any more legal information, feel free to ask. Stay safe!