My daughter was detained for shoplifting in DC. She denies trying to take an item, and I believe her. The police were called, but she was not arrested. She was told to stay out of the store from this point on. She was given a civil demand notice by the store, and I guess we will get a letter demanding money. How is it that a retailer gets to decide someone is guilty-- can someone tell me what her rights are? Should I pay it and be glad she wasn't arrested or fight it?

