Seems odd that her statements would be admissible without her having been read her rights. Who's to say inappropriate coercion wasn't used by the LP officers?
I certainly have no urgent desire to pay more than necessary to resolve this, but she did receive an official court summons for "Theft 3", which seems to indicate that there is at least the beginnings of a criminal case. I doubt that you are suggesting that she ignore the summons -- so when she...
We made an appoint with a lawyer for an initial consult. The paralegal said that given her record, a "Compromise of Misdemeanor" or "Pre-Trial Diversion Agreement" might be possible. We're also planning to call the law firm that sent the Civil Demand letter, in the off chance that the criminal...
We do have proof of payment. But to be clear, are you suggesting that we may be able to get the criminal charges withdrawn by documenting payment of civil demand? Any risk of us making this contact ourselves, or should an attorney do it on our behalf?
Thanks to all for advice.
It has recently come to my attention that my daughter (age 18, now and at the time of the offense) was caught shoplifting makeup (~$20 value) in a STORE n January 2013. The loss prevention officers questioned her, and then let her go without calling the police. They told her that she would...