Shoplifting, Larceny, Robbery, Theft caught shoplifting for $334 merchandise what are my options

[anm3024]

Was caught shoplifting for merchandise worth $334 at a mall . It was all by LP agent but no police involved and no SS# asked .
Only made me sign 1. no tresspassing paper 2. paper accepting the offense 3. will be on record for national retail agency which can affect my future employment at retail stores. And was said i will receive letter in mail to pay for fines which could be about $1000.
What should I do ??
Hiring a lawyer would help ??
Thanks

 

[shrinkmaster]

Re: caught shoplifting for $334 merchandise what are my opti

Since there appears to be no criminal charges filed hiring a lawyer might not be needed. If the store that stopped you is a subscriber to the retail theft database you can pretty much guarantee your name will be put in it. This means any other subscriber will have access to the knowledge you were stopped for theft.

 

[anm3024]

Re: caught shoplifting for $334 merchandise what are my opti

How do I find out reatilers subscribed to retail theft database ???
How much would be the fine amount???
who will send me mail for the same???
Will this affect my citizenship process i am green card holder currently???
Thanks

 

[shrinkmaster]

Re: caught shoplifting for $334 merchandise what are my opti

How do I find out reatilers subscribed to retail theft database ???
That info is a closely guarded. Contact user norman jr on this site as he has info that might help
How much would be the fine amount???
If I had to guess I would say close to $1000.00 but it depends on your states law on Civil Demand. go to Civil Demand section of this site and you will find a link to get more info
who will send me mail for the same???
Most likely a Law Firm
Will this affect my citizenship process i am green card holder currently???
With no criminal charges filed I would guess this will not impact your immigration status

 

[anm3024]

Re: caught shoplifting for $334 merchandise what are my opti

Usually when should we expect the mail from law firm.
Incident happen this last sat.
It is possible to ask for a break in the amount of fines???
Thanks in Advance .

 

[shrinkmaster]

Re: caught shoplifting for $334 merchandise what are my opti

Most of these civil recovery firms will allow you to pay in installments or payment plan. You must make sure you pay on time though. Failure to follow your agreed upon payment plan can get costly

 

[anm3024]

Re: caught shoplifting for $334 merchandise what are my opti

Most of these civil recovery firms will allow you to pay in installments or payment plan. You must make sure you pay on time though. Failure to follow your agreed upon payment plan can get costly

How long it takes to receive such notice ???????

 

[shrinkmaster]

Re: caught shoplifting for $334 merchandise what are my opti

That depends on when retailer submits it and how busy the civil recovery service is. could be days, weeks even, months