My question involves criminal law for the state of: NC
Almost a year ago I was caught committing return fraud. I returned products that my sister had received for free from her work to a department store. I did this multiple times and the last time the LP called into his office. The mall police were also in the LP's office questioning me. Initially the LP thought I had been stealing the products from the store, but when I explained to him that I received the products for free from a relatives work and had been returning them for store credit or money he believed me. The store had me sign something saying I would not return to the store for 10 years. The police officer said he would have to look into what kind of charges could be filled. I never heard from the police officer about charges or the store about a civil demand. I know since the value of the merchandise I returned is approximately 3,000 that this is a felony and there is no statue of limitations on the police filing charges, but I was wondering how long the store has to send me a civil demand?

