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My roommate repeatedly took unauthorized use of my vehicle. He has no license due to a DUI.

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I am building a case against my roommate without a lawyer. What statements/affidavits should I bring to court with me to prove that my roommate repeatedly used my vehicle without my consent? So far I have signed statements from locals stating when they witnessed it parked at his work place or on the road while I was out of town. He is pleading guilty to unauthorized use but I would also like to press charges for damages resulting from bad gas he stole from my landlord and then used in my tank, as well as theft of a controlled substance medication which I am prescribed that went missing from the vehicle during his unauthorized use. When he was initially arrested I neglected to tell the officers about the gas or medication and he is denying both.

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This sounds more like a civil litigation matter; I have changed the practice area for you.
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You would not *need* any statements or affidavits to bring with you to court. However, you will have to file a complaint if you did not do so already. Your complaint may be a verified complaint, such that there is a verification at the end in which you swear to the truth of your statements. Consult with an attorney to assist you in preparing a complaint if you have not filed one already.
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You have 2 options: request that the prosecutor ask for restitution for any damages or start a civil action in a court of appropriate jurisdiction. I would assume this is a small claims or justice court matter. Assuming that's the case, you must check with that court's rules to determine what is needed to prove your damages. Unless your damages are significantly higher, filing a Supreme Court action would probably no be worth your time.
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Attorney Post is correct. Start by speaking to the prosecutor and see if restitution can be incorporated into the plea.

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