Hey, I'm 14 and I was caught shoplifting at a Store Name in Canada.I got 2 boxes of Pocky ($2) and walked out when the security guy got me and brought me up to his room. Police and parents were called.
I'm banned from the mall that I stole from for a year, was fined $65 from the police.
Mail from the store came back with a civil demand of $500. Me and my dad aren't willing to pay.
Then, court mail, saying my trial is May 31.
I don't really know if my dad has an Attourney or not and I'm looking for info/advice that'll help me.
Biggest mistake of my life. -sigh-
By not paying your parents (since you are a minor) risk seeing fine triple or more. There is also the risk of a law suit that you cannot win. When that happens expect to pay thousands not hundreds
Thanks you very much. I'll be telling that to my dad the information. And when I go to court, do I risk having a criminal record? If so, should I ask for a diversion program?
And triple sounds.. scary. ._.
Since you're a minor, your parents are responable for the civil demand. If they refuse to pay the $500 the store will sue them, add court costs and lawyer fees, could be $1500+
