Legal Question in Criminal Law in California
Shoplifting
My daughter (15) was caught shoplifting with a friend. I was called to the store by the police. A police report was filed and we were told she will now have a record. All items were recovered by the time by the store. Yet I was told I will also have to pay the entire value of the items even though the the store has them. I do not understand why.
2 Answers from Attorneys
Re: Shoplifting
The money goes to fund the store's security program, so honest people don't have to pay higher prices.
Re: Shoplifting
You should not pay based upon the value of the recovered items, which is not to say the court is not free to impose a fine based upon some other standard.
Juvenile records can be sealed when the minor turns 18.
Jacek W. Lentz, Esq.
310.273.1361
www.lentzlawfirm.com
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