Accidentally Shoplifted And Got Caught
So, I was in a mall in Spokane, WA and was got caught carrying a couple cd's out of their (sears) "boundaries".
I was extremely tired from getting up earlier that day so I could get a good spot in line for an REI gear grab sale. Anyways, after walking around in sears with the CDs ($20 worth), I saw something just out side their store "boundaries" and went out to look at it.
They ended up keeping me in a room for about an hour; during which they seemed to be just playing with their dicks. Not wanting to go through a conviction process, or any more "process" for that matter, I signed some damn papers that sad I was guilty of shoplifting and would pay just a "small" fine.
"Well just charge you for the item plus a small fee", they said. Next thing I know I have a statement in the mail (Code of WA Sect. 4.24.230) that says Sears is authorized to institute civil litigation against me, costin me $220.
Is there any way I can refute this, it's a lot of money for me?
Re: Accidentally Shoplifted And Got Caught
Nope its legal and state law. If you fail to pay they will raise the ante (maybe triple) still fail to pay they can sue you in court and win. Then ante goes even higher and you can be stuck with court costs and legal fees. If you cannot afford it all now make a payment arrangment but do not miss or make a late payment
Re: Accidentally Shoplifted And Got Caught
You probably signed something, which is basically an admission, and a carte blanche for Sears to ream you.
I never sign anything, unless I am 100% cognizant of the meaning of the words before my signature.
Re: Accidentally Shoplifted And Got Caught
You're kinda coming across as the south end of a northbound horse. Is that "accidental" also, or on purpose?
Jus' wunderin' ;)
Re: Accidentally Shoplifted And Got Caught
If you don't pay the fine then LP may file charges. If you talk to LP and get them to note that you can pay the CD and not get charges filed then you have just saved yoruself about $1000. If they are going to file charges then you need a lawyer.