QUESTION
If I was caught shoplifting but no cops were involved, they ask me to pay a civil demand, and do I really need to pay for it?
Asked on May 23rd, 2017 on Criminal Law - Ohio
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About two days ago I was caught taking a single item worth $17 at a department store. No cops were called, and they made me sign a trespassing agreement and gave me a piece of paper with a number on it to pay a civil demand. I am wondering if you would advise me to pay it. I am a college student and so I am not that well off to do. I know it was very stupid of me and will never shoplift again.
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I take it the store is probably walmart; Paying their civil demand in no way hinders them from filing criminal theft charges; I hear people paying this all the time and still face shoplifting charges; I personally would not pay it because they will still file charges: If charges are filed speak to the prosecutor to see if they offer a diversion program
Answered on Aug 10th, 2017 at 5:47 PM