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Beverly1M
My question involves criminal law for the state of: California. My daughter was caught stealing $30 in merchandise. I was in line. She was at the door. I couldn't see the event. She is 14 years old. I adopted her when she was 10. She is mentally/emotionally disabled. The store employees scared her to death. She was alone with them for a few minutes before I got there and went into major anxiety attack. I signed what they said was a Restitution Agreement and would cost approx $50. Just got a Settlement Offer. They want me to pay $250. This is absurd. My daughter is receiving a consequence at home. I don't see why I should be punished. I'm thinking of sending $100 with a letter explaining the above in more detail and telling them that's all I'll pay. Advice?!