Legal Question in Civil Litigation in California

I took $26.00 worh od make up and was stopped by store security inside the store. The items were recovered un opened and I was told to sign some papers or the would call the police and send me to jail. I signed the papers and asked for a copy. They did not give me a copy. I was released without them calling the police. I received a letter from a law firm telling me they may consider moving froward with a staturoy civil damages claim. They are asking me to settle this for $300.00. What can I don? I am on social security and only receive $887.00 per month.


Asked on 2/21/11, 10:05 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Terry A. Nelson Nelson & Lawless

Even paying the demanded amount will not guarantee that the store will not file criminal charges against you. I advise clients to have their attorney initiate negotiations with the store for a civil compromise agreement that would guarantee no charges were filed. The store can not make that offer to you, because it would be 'extortion', but your attorney can make it to them.

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Answered on 2/21/11, 11:54 am


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