Legal Question in Criminal Law in California
no contest plea
I was arrested for shoplifting clothes over $500.00. I pleaded no contest, recieved time served and 20 days community service. The store sent me a letter threatening to sue me if do not pay them. Can they legally do this?
Asked on 7/16/07, 11:36 pm
3 Answers from Attorneys
Lyle Johnson
Bedi and Johnson Attorneys at Law
Re: no contest plea
The code allows a merchant to demand the payment of their costs that result from the conduct of the person that committed the petty theft.
Answered on 7/24/07, 11:53 pm
Edward Hoffman
Law Offices of Edward A. Hoffman
Re: no contest plea
Of course it can. Your no-contest plea may make it harder for the store to prove you stole from it, but there is no reason the plea should prevent the store from suing you.
Answered on 7/16/07, 11:44 pm
Terry A. Nelson
Nelson & Lawless
Re: no contest plea
Of course.
Answered on 7/17/07, 1:28 pm
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