Legal Question in Civil Rights Law in New York

NY CLS General Obligations Law 11-105

Daughter caught shplifting, case was ACD for 6 months. Macy Attorney requesting a $699.70 settlement on $80.00 worth of Merchandise. Charges to be dismissed if she stays out of trouble for 6 months, so if not convicted/charged are we obligated to comply with Macy's Attorny's request?


Asked on 11/02/08, 8:42 am

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Carlos Gonzalez Gonzalez Legal Associates PLLC

Re: NY CLS General Obligations Law 11-105

once she pleads out on this case, with the ACD, doube jeopardy attaches and she can not be prosecuted for the same crime again. however, she can be sued civilly (or if she is a minor then you would be responsible).

Generally, on all shoplifting cases the fee for the merchandise taken as well as various other fees to pay for added security and court costs, usually what eneds up happening is that those caught for shoplifting end up paying for their own prosecution...

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Answered on 11/02/08, 10:21 am


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