I bought a jetta from Tim, and apparently Joey changed the vin to another lesser value jetta of the same model generation and the same color and gave Tim that title for $1500. I then bought the jetta for $4500 with a cashiers check from Bank of America and I wrote the VIN on the check. It matched the vehicle itself and the title. Joey found me on Facebook and threatened me and extorted me to trade him the Jetta I had the title for which was considerably lesser value for the actual car I purchased or I was going to jail. Also Joey said it was grey, so I believe it was yet another car because my car and the title were red. I was arrested on February 5th for aggravated motor vehicle theft, spent a week in jail and within 24 hours of being incarcerated they released my car to Joey. It is now July, I went to court 9 different times and just plead not guilty last week and now my trial is not till October.
I have never met Joey in my entire life and he claims I took the vehicle by force when I purchased it from Tim.
My first question, how is it possible that there was no investigation and they believe the nonsense story from Joey? My original lawyer told me Joey is a schizophrenic and a drug addict that is involved in insurance fraud with one of the Jettas. I have never been in trouble in Colorado, ever. My only charge in my entire life was a misdemeanor in Florida. How is Joey credible and I'm not, and how could they give my car back without an investigation?
Question number 2. Have my rights for a speedy trial been violated? I've been trying to plead not guilty since February and I just got to plead not guilty last week. That's over 5 months and trial is set in October. At the way it's going, this won't be over till November. The whole entire time the real criminal Joey is driving my car and putting god knows how many miles, damage and wear and tear. Also I had all of my tools, my income tax check and many other personal items in my car. The car was released to Joey less than 24 hours after I was incarcerated.
I've lost my job and I'm about to lose my home as a direct result of the lie Joey told the authorities.
Third question. When will I get my car back?
last question. Will he be responsible for my items and depreciation and mileage that Joey put on my car?
I have submitted copies of the title that I received, the cashier's check issued with the VIN number on it and the threat given to me over Facebook by Joey and I'm still told I had to take it to trial. My life has been ruined by this man. I live in a rural area and have no way of getting by without this vehicle as I spent all of my savings on it. I literally can't eat everyday because I can't afford food as a direct result of this con artist.
Somebody please help me.