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My question involves criminal law for the state of: Michigan
I received a civil demand letter from a Law firm representing JC Penny stating to pay 200 dollars. If I pay it will I have a criminal record or do I have to go to Court? Any information on this matter would be very helpful. Thanks
You have left out a lot of the details, but a Civil Demand has nothing to do with a criminal case. Paying it will not give you a criminal record. Were the police called? Were you charged?
I was not charged with anything the police came and just took my information. Im not sure if I pay the Civil Demand if they still can charge me
As I stated above, the Civil Demand has nothing to do with a criminal case. Yes, even if you pay the CD you can still be charged criminally.
If the police came, the store may be filing criminal charges.
The Civil Demand is basically a Civil case against you, to recoup the costs of detaining you, etc. Pay this asap, if you don't - the amount will go up, and they can sue you in Civil Court, as well.