Its NOT paying for it just reducing the impact! Why let the innocent pay the cost? Why let little Mom and Pop shops who cannot afford the cost for DVRs, CCTV etc etc. In addition choosing to prosecute a person for $26.00 theft cost tax payers with bogged down courts etc. Civil Demand was put in...
You make many assumptions and I dont need to change your view only give readers all their options in an area I am familiar with. Its up to each person to use the info you, myself and others provide and make informed decisions on this issue.
Civil demand laws are NOT meant to deter theft. They exist to help recoup the cost of protecting a store from theft. The options are
. Reduce staff
. Cut hours
. Reduce benefits
. Raise prices
and them some. So employees and consumers should pay the cost instead of those who steal?
No one even myself ( a person who works in this area) can what a retailer (or its law firm) will do or not do. Yes the chances a store will sue or any other option is low but its still there. Honestly no one here can say how often this actually happens. I encourage clients and all others to pay...
If the user looks at the links and videos I provided the user can see and read all the possible consequences. There is also an example from this very site of a legal action taken against a person who did NOT pay.
Teen Emancipation (if your state has statute) is nearly impossible to achieve. You also do not give reasons for this as its for teens who need it not want it. More below
Teen emancipation | Parent Nook
Its called Civil demand. It will be a fine of sorts paying this will end matter. Not paying "could" provoke serious long term consequences. I am a Retail theft consultant and answer questions like yours daily. More info below.
A recent writing of mine - Parent Nook Forums
Civil Recovery...
I am a Retail Theft consultant and answer questions like yours daily. If requested to be interviewed you may grant request but first words out of your mouth should be "I want a Lawyer" after that you answer no questions!
If he gave you the password or knew you had it then you were granted access making this fine most likely. You have bigger issues here and thats this dysfunctional relationship which is not a "legal" issue. Here you can find advice from others who may have gone through similar situations and may...
When dealing with Children's services you are best served playing by their rules. Contacting a Lawyer will help as well.
Dealing with Children’s services | Parent Nook
If you stir the pot this could provoke her into seeking visitation or even custody! You might be best served letting sleeping dogs lay. Given your post its likely she will end up dead or injail and you need not worry about this.
I see some problems here. Its unlike CPS to take children without bringing Police for their protection and if there is a warrant you would be in jail. They must have said something so there is a reason even a "bogus" one. By the way removing the children may be for their (The children)...
We are assuming this letter is Civil Demand it may not be. Who sent you the letter (A law firm) and what does letter say? Leave out names places etc. I am a Retail theft consultant and deal with questions like yours daily
Read the disclaimer at bottom of every page. Its very unlikely you will get an actual Attorney and if you did does this person practice in your area or this area of law. The people here (dinging myself) are volunteers most are NOT Lawyers. We speak from own experience or simple Google search...
WRONG I get NO incentive in ANY form by suggesting or not suggesting Civil Demand be paid. I am only advising clients, potential clients or anyone else of "possible" consequences. I have repeated over and over the likihood of Law suit is low. It does exist however as does other consequences...