ok this might sound confusing but it really isnt..About 2 1/2 years ago my cosuin was involved in shop lifting with her friend in Macy's she was only 17 and now she's almost 20.The security in Macy's made her sign a fine but didnt get her S.S# they only got her home #.Her and her friend got out, but b4 they could they had to talk to an attorney that was given to them.The attorney said she have never signed Macy's Fine agreement., but its okay b/c they dont have her S.S# and she was released and none of it went on her record.For her job she cant work if she has a record so they do a background check and they said she was fine, that she had no record.Although her friend payed the Macys fine for 500 the amount which she stoled while my cousin was only to be fined for $28 but we got a call saying Macy's wants 600 from her.We spoke to her parents lawyer and he said it was Macy's who does a fine for shoplifters but to ignore it cause it wont show on her record or hurt her in any way.
2007-07-29 06:23:40 · 10 answers · asked by HubbyMarines 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
But since then they call the house asking for it the fine money but I dont understand if its not hurtful to her then why they keep bugging her,her lawyer said they just want the money as an apology.So what the hell should she payy the 600 even though she actucally owed less than that.Anyone been in this situation?
2007-07-29 06:25:11 · update #1
she wants to change her home number cuz her parents r moving out and she keeping da apt but how does she change her number
2007-07-29 06:35:33 · update #2
i understand ppl are saying she should pay and some say she shouldnt.I believe she shouldnt pay b/c she was treated bad, she didnt get to use th bathroom until the store closed and they wouldnt let her call home,we didnt know about her pro until she came home the next day.Her lawyer said she dont have to pay a damn thing and off the record she was pronounced innocent for the fact her friend put the items in my cousin's bag .So you should think again buddy
2007-07-29 07:03:49 · update #3
Her records clear. Don't pay it.
2007-07-29 06:29:32 · answer #1 · answered by Glen B 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Hey, I've been in exactly the same situation. Here's the deal:
After seven years, they can no longer pursue her. I know it sucks that its only been three, but its easier to get rid of these people than you think.
Everytime they call, say she's moved out and you dont have her new number. They cannot force someone else to pay the fine for her, and they cannot find her without someone elses assistance. Its what my parents did for me :)
Macys and many other large retailers do impose their own fine. Its bogus, but legal, if you sign the statement. I never did, and if she didn't, dont worry about it.!
The best thing: it doesnt go on her record and it can't be turned over to a collection agency. She's home free...just dont answer the calls and let it lie for another four years.
2007-07-29 13:33:15 · answer #2 · answered by kt_b_blue 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
The law allows the victim of the theft, the store, to demand civil restitution and damages from the shoplifter, even if charges are not filed. They are allowed to collect hundreds of dollars, even if the theft was for a much smaller amount.
If you cousin doesn't pay the amount demanded by Macy's, she, and possibly her parents, will possibly be sued by Macy's. That will increase the amount she will ahve to pay.
She signed the paper, therefore she already admitted to Macy's that she committed the theft.
To keep from getting into more trouble, she needs to pay. Now.
2007-07-29 13:35:35 · answer #3 · answered by Mama Pastafarian 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I think anyone who shoplifts should pay for it. There are NO excuses for what she did. There is no valid reason for her to NOT pay..
If she keeps fooling around, Macy's may decide to press charges or at the very least, report her to authorities. Then her name will be attached to a crime......
2007-07-29 15:56:06 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
If they call again, ask for the police case number or a copy of the police report, it was your understanding the matter was closed a long time ago. Only police records can be applied to public records for other people to view.
2007-07-29 13:34:34 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Soooo....
If I steal your car, and ALMOST get away with it, and you don't catch up with me for three years, what you are saying is that a "fair" punishment is if you make me give you your car back, right?
That sounds like a terrific deal! Where's it parked? I'll be over to hotwire it shortly!
Your cousin stole.
She should pay back what she stole, plus a big fine, plus she should probably go to jail for a few weeks.
Alternatively, she should allow someone from Macy's to go into her bedroom and take anything they want!
2007-07-29 13:35:33 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Perhaps if she wrote an apology and enclosed a cheque for $28 (or whatever), then Macy's might stop hassling her. Might be worth it just for peace of mind.
2007-07-29 13:33:53 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
She don't have to pay a thing. She was a minor. She only has a record if she was arrested by actual police. Not Macy's security.
So don't worry about it.
2007-07-29 13:30:45 · answer #8 · answered by Robert G 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Just tell to Macy's to talk with Her parents' lawyer because everything is already paid, and tell them not to call your cousin anymore.
2007-07-29 13:35:25 · answer #9 · answered by Princesita 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
To get it behind her and off her conscious, she should pay the fine. She committed a crime and should own up to her responsibility. It might teach her a lesson about stealing.
This could also hurt any future credit rating.
2007-07-29 14:25:50 · answer #10 · answered by sister_godzilla 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋