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    Default Re: Caught Stealing Food from a Grocery Store

    You are free to refrain from paying, and finding out if they sue you or if they refer your case for prosecution. We don't have a crystal ball - at least, not one that works.

    They should not be saying, "Pay the civil demand or we'll prosecute," if that's what you're telling us; I'll comment more on that if you clarify.

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    They said they may do it, which is really irritating me. I just want to know how they can reach me if they do sue.

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    They have your name, your phone number and your current address. Do you really imagine you'd be that hard to track down?

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    Well I mean my name was spelled wrong. If that effects anything. They do have my number and current address but nothing else.

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    Default Re: Caught Stealing Food from a Grocery Store

    You're missing the point.

    They can, and will, find you. Failing that, they will likely be able to have you served at your last known address. So either you make arrangements, or prepare for (at the very least) a judgment against you.

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    Alright I see. Thank you guys. So the chance of them sueing me is high.

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    Alright I see. Thank you guys. So the chance of them sueing me is high.
    The chance of them suing you is not something I'm going to speculate about. Your concern should be much less about "Will they sue" and much more, "Will they prosecute".

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    Default Re: Caught Stealing Food from a Grocery Store

    Do you really think Safeway is worried about the cost to sue you?


    I have not checked your state's statutes but many states allow the cost to collect a civil demand to be added to what you would owe. That would mean that all refusing to pay would do is increase what you owe, if applicable.

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    I did not see where they allow the costs to be added to the demand but I did not look much into the issue. Here is how much they can demand though:
    An adult or an emancipated minor who takes possession of any merchandise displayed or offered for sale by any mercantile establishment, or who takes from any real property any agricultural produce kept, grown or raised on the property for purposes of sale, without the consent of the owner and with the intention of converting such merchandise or produce to the individuals own use without having paid the purchase price thereof, or who alters the price indicia of such merchandise, shall be civilly liable to the owner for actual damages, for a penalty to the owner in the amount of the retail value of the merchandise or produce not to exceed $500, and for an additional penalty to the owner of not less than $100 nor more than $250.
    So, they can demand the cost of the food plus up to $250. I would guess the value of the food was $6.84.


    They said they may do it, which is really irritating me. I just want to know how they can reach me if they do sue.
    Seriously? The did mail you a letter, right? If so, then they know where to serve the complaint and summons. Pretty simple.

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    Oh that's good to know that they won't increase the demand. I understand but I'm moving to a new house this summer, if that will effect anything.

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    Not a bit. The post office knows where you are. Not to mention the fact that your address is a matter of public record.

    My friend, please drop this belief that you cannot be found. If they do not pursue this, it will be because they have weighed the costs and decided not to bother. It will not be because you are wearing Harry Potter's cloak of invisibility and have cleverly eluded your pursuers.

    Just what are you a student of, anyway? It's surely not logic.

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