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    Default Re: Civil Action Against Shoplifters

    I don't feel like reading the entire thread. so can the OP state their specific questions in a logical order and I will attempt to answer them.

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    I have to say, I'm really surprised at the judgemental attitude in these forums. I'm not in favor thieves in general, or of "my thief", and I thought I was making it pretty clear that we EXPECT our child to pay penalties, including restitution -- and that we would have regardless of the employer deciding to call the cops or not -- but a lot of you are quick to dismiss me as the parent of a child who committed a crime as someone of lesser value than you. This site is called "Expert Law" which I assumed meant you could get legal advice -- but I have to wonder how the environment serves that purpose when the common answer is "well you shouldn't have committed a crime in the first place." Gee, thanks Einstein, I think everyone here can figure that out already.

    LPCap... I don't know if you intentions are to further belittle my questions or not, but I was not talking specifics in my family's case. There are none yet, we are too early in the process. But I have been researching "Civil Recovery" which is why I responded to this thread. I had asked in the course of this discussion if it's "fair" or possible that the court could order my child to pay restitution and the retailer could additionally send a demand for civil recovery. What raised the question for me initially was that I've read articles editorializing that the civil recovery process has become somewhat abused by some retailers and being that I'm not a lawyer, I was wondering if there is any legitimate negotiating that can be done when a civil recovery letter arrives, especially if the accused has already paid restitution.

    If anyone wants to answer the legal question, I'd love to hear it. As parents of the accused, we feel bad enough already, and trust me, this is not something we take lightly.

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    Default Re: Civil Action Against Shoplifters

    You just dont pay attention do you? Or is it you cant stand fact your child was caught! Either way its fair because its state law. If you want law changed petition your state Represenative. Outside of that your just blowing smoke

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    Default Re: Civil Action Against Shoplifters

    Nest time you pay higher prioces at market of a friend in retailis laid off gets reduced hours or even loses benefits remember your child played a role in that. also keep in mind that Civil Demand helps reduce cost to retailers (thus helping reduce the aforementioned) of shoplifting.

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    Quote Quoting Surprised2BHere
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    If anyone wants to answer the legal question, I'd love to hear it. As parents of the accused, we feel bad enough already, and trust me, this is not something we take lightly.
    The legal answer is - Yes, in many/most states they can hit you with both restitution and civil penalties.

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