Legal Question in Family Law in California
legally responsible
my grandughter who lives with me was caught shoplifting and the store is asking for payment under ca penal code 490.5. I am not her legal guardian, however she does live with me full time. Am I going to be held liable to the merchant for damages?
1 Answer from Attorneys
Re: legally responsible
Probably not. However, your granddaughter will have to deal with this. If the merchant is asking for the money directly, then you may be able to negotiate a lesser amount. If they have sent a collection agency to deal with the matter, then it is slightly easier to deal with because they have to validate the debt which is usually a bit cumbersome in shoplifting cases.
More improtantly, your daughter will have to address her criminal charges which are almost sure to follow.
Feel free to contact us if you are serious about helping out your granddaughter.
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