My minor son has been involved for first time in shoplifting and has been caught, the shop attorney has sent me a $250.00 bill and wants me to pay, and otherwise he will take me to court.
Can he legally do that or not.
2007-02-20 03:56:14 · 5 answers · asked by RRRR 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
If your son stole that amount of merchandise from the store, they can absolutely demand restitution. If your son is under 17, then he can be charged as a juvenile for stealing under $500. If he is 17 or older, then he can be charged as an adult. You (or he) could be sued in small claims court to repay the loss to the shop as well.
2007-02-20 04:00:52 · answer #1 · answered by Citicop 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think so. My daugher was caught in IL. She took some hair gel. They tried to make me pay for it but they wanted to keep the gel. I refused. I never heard about it again. If the owner got to keep his merchandise I don't think he can legally do anything to you. If the merchandise is missing or destroyed he probably can.
2007-02-20 04:06:14 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tragic, no longer the 1st tale like this i've got heard. yet luckily for Ukraine, this does not characterize the final public. i'd enable Ukraine and Turkey connect the european. i'd additionally decide to work out all ecu international locations and means ecu international locations outlaw this barbarism.
2016-10-16 02:32:48 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Personally I think your baby boy is getting off easy. Next time teach your kids not to steal and you won't find bills for stolen stuff in your mailbox.
2007-02-20 04:00:09 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pay it and get them to sign a release form and thank you lucky stars.
2007-02-20 04:34:44 · answer #5 · answered by Ovrtaxed 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋