Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

shoplifting

a little over three weeks ago I was

cought for stealing a bathing suit. I

had never been in any kind of

trouble before and was very

cooperative. unfortunately the cops

came and arrested me and I was let

go 6 hours later..now I have recieved

a letter from the stores lawyer and

he wants four houndred dollars

before the court date. is that

considered settling out of court? can

I get in trouble if I dont pay that? or

should I just wait to see if the judge

will lower it?


Asked on 6/09/08, 9:55 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Terry A. Nelson Nelson & Lawless

Re: shoplifting

The judge has nothing to do with how much the store demands. Understand though, that a payment to the store does NOT prevent them from continuing the criminal case against you; it is common for them to do so. You need to have an attorney negotiate a written agreement that waives prosecution. Feel free to contact me if serious about doing so.

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Answered on 6/10/08, 1:14 pm


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