Legal Question in Criminal Law in New Jersey

My son who is a minor (under 18 years old) was stopped for a shoplifting incident. I received a phone call from the establishment telling me what had happened and that they would release him (no police were called in or involved) and that he was banned from the establishment for a period of time. They also told me that the matter was between them and us and that no police or courts would be involved. They mentioned that we would be receiving a civil demand letter in the mail requesting monetary damages. How do they come up with the amount of damages? Are there rules that determine the amount? Do I or my son have to comply with their request for monetary damages and if we do, will that be the end of it?


Asked on 2/02/11, 4:40 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Ronald Aronds Law Office of Ronald Aronds, LLC

The amount is set by law, and I believe it is in the amount of $150.00. You have to pay this, or else your son will have a criminal charge against him. Your son is very fortunate that the store did not call the police on him. Please just pay the civil penalty when the letter comes in the mail.

Sincerely yours, -Ronald Aronds, Esq.- 908-272-0111

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Answered on 2/08/11, 5:53 pm


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