Can I be arrested for not returning a car to a buy here/pay here auto dealer?

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Can I be arrested for not returning a car to a buy here/pay here auto dealer?

It has been over 2 years and I don’t have the car anymore. I got a car from a buy here/pay here dealer, gave a trade in for $1000 and $300 in cash. I made payments for awhile, then lost my job and moved out of state. The dealer put a hold on my tags so I couldn’t renew them. When I moved back I couldn’t drive the car so I had to leave it. In other words. I don’t have the car anymore. It’s been over 2 years and I just heard something about a warrant. What can he do and what am I looking at as far as charges go?

Asked on April 13, 2012 under Criminal Law, Florida

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Answered 11 years ago | Contributor

It is possible that the seller of the car that you bought it from could have filed a criminal report against you with respect to the item that you did not completely pay for and as a result, the district attorney's office filed a criminal complaint against you and resulting in an arrest warrant. If you suspect that there is a warrant out for your arrest, I suggest that you consult with a criminal defense attorney to look into this "rumor" to see if it is true and begin taking care of the matter.

Possible charges could be felony theft.

Most likely the seller of the car filed a civil action against you for money due on the car you bought.


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