Lesleytucker685
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So, this is my situation. I was caught shoplifting last night and the things I took totaled $50. No police were called and I was not arrested. Just signed a trespassing form telling me I cannot go back in Their store, although the man who made me sign the form said it's only for a year, then I may go back, but if I shoplift again, then it would be a ban for life. He said I would be sent a letter in the mail from Their Corporate Office in 4-6 weeks. This letter would contain a bill for the items that I took but could be up to 5 times that amount. What I'm wondering is how much I should expect to pay because I keep hearing different things. Should I expect to pay just $50 for the items I took, 5 times that amount which is $250, or I looked online something about a Civil Demand which can be in the $200-$500 range. The man never mentioned anything about a Civil Demand, it is just something I read online. If I were to be charged with a Civil Demand, which again, wasn't even brought up in our conversation, then would I be charged that and the price of the items I took? Everything was taken back and no damage was to the items. I live in California, I know laws are different everywhere. I also read that they will maximize the amount they will charge me because they are known to do that in California. I am deeply sorry for what I did and now I have to deal with it. I just want to know what to expect. Thank you.
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