Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

I went to the store eariler today. when i got to the checkstand i i had a problen with my card an was unable t o make the purchase. later in the day i returned to repurchase my groceries. within five minutes i was approached by. an officer and given an ultimatum to. pay for the groceries that i couldnt. get eariler in the day or go to jail. is this legal.


Asked on 7/02/14, 12:55 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Terry A. Nelson Nelson & Lawless

Well, if you left and took them without paying it is. But if you simply abandoned them at the check stand, they can't make you pay for what you didn't take.

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Answered on 7/02/14, 11:43 pm


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