My question involves criminal law for the state of: Michigan
Hello, my friend recently got issued a letter informing him of a criminal offense retail fraud Second Degree for accepting a store discount from a Macy's employee.
After purchasing the clothing at a discount he then returned to the store with receipts, and the same cashier processed a return to his Macy's credit card, without him bringing the clothing back. Basically paying nothing for the clothing.
What is the best argument for his case. on April 14th he needs to go in front of the court and present his case.
As I understand the law, Macy's offered him a price that he paid. There is no wrong there. But when he returned to the store and got paid back without returning the items, he was in fault then.
Please help. Thanks!

