nevada
Stealing shared title
<p>Here's the situation</p>

<p>I bought a car with someone as an OR title. I was supposed to be mailed a title as was she.</p>

<p>She took both titles signed the car to herself and took the car. My mail was stolen.</p>

<p>Is all of this legal? Are there any damages?</p>

<p>Theft of mail is a <a href="https://www.shouselaw.com/nevada/NV-mail-theft.html" rel="nofollow noreferrer">federal felony</a>:</p>
<blockquote>
<p>Under 18 USC 1708, it is a crime to destroy, steal or even possess mail belonging to another. If you fail to return mail you received in error, you could be charged with the federal felony crime of mail theft. Mail theft can be punished by:</p>
<ul>
<li>Up to 5 years in a federal penitentiary, and/or</li>
<li>A fine of up to $250,000.</li>
</ul>
</blockquote>
<p>From what you say it sounds like the actual sale was not fraudulent, but as a part owner you would be entitled to your share of the proceeds; the other owner can't simply make off with them. If she does then that might count as theft, depending on the circumstances.</p>
