My question involves criminal law for the state of: New Jersey
Hi everyone, I am writting this in order to shed some light in life of a dear friend of mine. She was shopping at the local grocery store(shoprite or pathmart?) and she had a taste of a shushi with the intent of buying it $5 package. Because the taste was horribly unfresh she throw the rest of the package in a garbage container(located thruout the store). Then after she checked out on her way out a gentlemen from the loss and prevention dept. asked her: Did you thow this ? showing her the package that was picked up from the trash can(I guess?) . In his room he took a picture of her , asked her to sign a paper with the info (name, address,)from the driver license. Than he said she will be getting a fine in the mail up to $150 and she can not shop in this particular store ever(but she could shop in others that carry the same name). She asked is this paper going anywhere? He said : No, It will stay with this store. She is very remorsefull and ashamed for what happened . But also she feels guilt for not reading the paper she have signed.Is it still possible that they could file police report ? (even though he said the paper will stay with the store). I would like to know is this act considered shoplifting? Tasting something and than trow it in the garbage before you check out , how about tasting grapes and not buying it? I would like to thank you for all your inputs.

