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    Post Will I Get in Trouble if I Don't Pay a Shoplifting Civil Demand

    I got caught shoplifting at walmart in Pa under 80 dollars, and got arrested.They told me they are pressing charges. Should i pay the civil right demand? And if i dont will i get charge even more? I read online, some lawyer says not to pay. It my first time shoplifting and i got caught. I know I will ne fine from the state. Any advice on what to do with the civil demand letter?

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    Default Re: Will I Get in Trouble if I Don't Pay a Shoplifting Civil Demand

    It won't affect the criminal charge. It's up to you to decide whether you want to risk taking a hit to your credit or the possibility of a civil lawsuit.

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    Default Re: Will I Get in Trouble if I Don't Pay a Shoplifting Civil Demand

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    It won't affect the criminal charge. It's up to you to decide whether you want to risk taking a hit to your credit or the possibility of a civil lawsuit.
    Thanks. For replying. They said the will be pressing charges so to be safe I should?

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    Default Re: Will I Get in Trouble if I Don't Pay a Shoplifting Civil Demand

    Ok...the Civil Demand. Well, if you don't pay it, they can take you to Civil Court and win a judgment that now includes further legal costs (their $200/hour lawyer for example). They win the judgment, you don't pay....now they can report this to credit agencies. Applying for a new job, darn that pesky Credit Check. New apartment, darn the pesky credit check....

    And as for the Criminal Charge.....that file can be sitting in the LP office....or already forwarded for charges to be filed....If you don't pay, a file that has not yet been forwarded, well....it easily can be.....the C.D. is not supposed to be a threat, but in a way in can be...pay this, we'll let you off without the criminal charges....don't pay it, we may let this file slip over for criminal prosecution.

    Now you can get a lawyer to tell you not to pay. I'd ask the lawyer....ok, I don't pay, they sue me in Civil Court, how much will you charge to help me then? And you might find the C.D. is a lot cheaper.

    Also...in my criminal case, my lawyer told me to pay it and bring the receipt to the court for the judge to see.

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    Default Re: Will I Get in Trouble if I Don't Pay a Shoplifting Civil Demand

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    Ok...the Civil Demand. Well, if you don't pay it, they can take you to Civil Court and win a judgment that now includes further legal costs (their $200/hour lawyer for example). They win the judgment, you don't pay....now they can report this to credit agencies. Applying for a new job, darn that pesky Credit Check. New apartment, darn the pesky credit check....

    And as for the Criminal Charge.....that file can be sitting in the LP office....or already forwarded for charges to be filed....If you don't pay, a file that has not yet been forwarded, well....it easily can be.....the C.D. is not supposed to be a threat, but in a way in can be...pay this, we'll let you off without the criminal charges....don't pay it, we may let this file slip over for criminal prosecution.

    Now you can get a lawyer to tell you not to pay. I'd ask the lawyer....ok, I don't pay, they sue me in Civil Court, how much will you charge to help me then? And you might find the C.D. is a lot cheaper.

    Also...in my criminal case, my lawyer told me to pay it and bring the receipt to the court for the judge to see.
    Thanks you. Gave me a better point of view. I think it better off that i pay it too, even though I'm pretty sure they are pressing charges.

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