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    Default Do You Have to Pay Fines if Your Child is Caught Stealing from Stores

    My question involves small claims court in the state of: North Carolina
    Hello, my 15 year old kid was caught stealing a pair of headphones at walmart. Him and I where required to go to a room, where they took his name, address, and number. He is also banned from ever going back to the store. The walmart is a express one, in North Carolina. This just happen yesterday, and I'm concerned if we have to pay any fines ? The value of the headphones were $20. No police was involved.

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    Default Re: 15 Year Old Son Caught Shoplifting at Walmart

    You will likely just receive a civil demand letter for about $300. If you pay it, nothing else will likely happen.

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    Default Re: 15 Year Old Son Caught Shoplifting at Walmart

    Here's the section of the North Carolina Statute that applies to parent responsibility.

    You can expect the CD to be $150.00.

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    Default Re: Do You Have to Pay Fines if Your Child is Caught Stealing from Stores

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    My question involves small claims court in the state of: North Carolina
    Hello, my 15 year old kid was caught stealing a pair of headphones at walmart. Him and I where required to go to a room, where they took his name, address, and number. He is also banned from ever going back to the store. The walmart is a express one, in North Carolina. This just happen yesterday, and I'm concerned if we have to pay any fines ? The value of the headphones were $20. No police was involved.
    I suggest you put Junior to work. He can walk dogs, pick up their poop, wash cars, take out trash for neighbors, yard work to save up to pay the fine you will be responsible for.

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    Default Re: Do You Have to Pay Fines if Your Child is Caught Stealing from Stores

    Agree with Antigone. And seriously grounding him (no phone, no computer, no XBox or whatever). And more chores around the house.

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