My question involves a consumer law issue in the State of: California. Lets say someone did not get a Civil Demand or a letter from a large supermarket retail chain for shoplifting an item that was worth $4 does this mean the case was dropped. Can the individual say "no" on job applications if they have been convicted of a crime or felony as they were not summoned to court and tried for the conviction.
If the individual provided the correct information to the store does this sound like the LP did not report it to the Civil Demand Office or the National Retail Theft Database. The individual wrote a letter of apology and the LP officer accepted the letter and said that the individual could shop at the store after the store reopens after the remodel.
I am asking this for a friend who was caught shoplifting and I did not know how to respond.
It sounds like he got a warning and he told me when he emailed the LP office the LP officer was not aware of a National Retail Theft Database so it sounds like the particular store in the chain does not subscribe to the service and that my friend could apply to retail positions. He is remorseful for his actions and he learned a valuable lesson and volunteers at different organizations.
Thank you for providing this wonderful forum. I have been reading the many different forums and have learned a great deal about the legal system. Your time is most appreciated as I realize you have full time jobs in addition to volunteering your time on the forum.

