Legal Question in Criminal Law in Louisiana

overpaid by a cashier

i was overpaid by a cashier. can i be held responsible? can i go to jail if i don't pay back?


Asked on 5/18/05, 2:56 am

1 Answer from Attorneys

Nick Pizzolatto, Jr. Pizzolatto Law Office

Re: overpaid by a cashier

The money is not yours and if you keep it, you have committed a theft. If it is over $100 it is a relative felony. If over $500, it is punishable by up to 10 years. Less than $100 is a misdemeanor.

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Answered on 5/18/05, 3:06 am


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