Asked on Apr 18th, 2020 on Property Law - Connecticut
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I bought a street bike from a friend and ran the vin it came up clean I had an issue with the cops recently and I’m not going into detail but the cop showed up at my house after seeing me on the road with the bike and I was told by the officer that the bike was stolen in 2016 and the insurance money is probably claimed and they took the bike from my property and I’m going to court for the charges of driving unregistered vehicle but is there any way I can claim the bike back or get my money back because I have the bill of sale and proof that I didn’t know it was stolen if there’s any questions let me know
You may be able to sue in small claims court or in civil court against the party who sold you stolen goods. You should consult with an attorney with a background in both civil litigation and criminal defense. If you have all the documents and can make your case, recovery may be possible. Please feel free to contact us for further assistance or information. 203.870.6700.
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