QUESTION
Can I be taken to court for theft if I paid the phone bill?
Asked on Sep 04th, 2013 on Litigation - Louisiana
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I and a friend are on a cell phone plan together and she turned my phone off because I didn’t have money to lend her. I paid the phone bill and they say they’re going to take me to court for theft of over $500.
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Michael J. Breczinski
Why? I need more details. What is exactly claimed to be stolen?
Answered on Sep 06th, 2013 at 10:05 AM
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Need more facts.
Answered on Sep 06th, 2013 at 5:24 AM
Thomas Edward Gates
Who is taking you to court? Her? Phone company?
Answered on Sep 06th, 2013 at 5:18 AM
Geoffrey MacLaren Yaryan
Very doubtful, it is more of a civil question, not a criminal one. Without fraud of some sort there is no criminal violation.
Answered on Sep 05th, 2013 at 1:19 PM
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J. Marc Lampert
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Actually you are asking two questions. You can be charged by the State whether or not you have committed a crime. That being said, from the limited facts you describe, I don't think you have committed theft. An unpaid account is usually a civil matter.
Answered on Sep 05th, 2013 at 7:24 AM