Did my parent steal my phone/can I file charges?

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October 28, 2016

Question

If i bought a phone in my name (20 yrs old, 19 at time of purchase) but still live with my parents, it's an iphone, so i just paid for the downpayment with my own cash and my parent's credit card. after that my dad put me on his phone line and sta...

Answer

Harsh, but true. If you had bought the phone with your own money, the device itself would've been yours. Calling the cops on your own father over an iphone? Not advisable.

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