Shoplifting, Larceny, Robbery, Theft Shoplifting in NJ

[kpmore]

My son who is a minor (under 18 years old) was stopped for a shoplifting incident. I received a phone call from the establishment telling me what had happened and that they would release him (no police were called in or involved) and that he was banned from the establishment for a period of time. They also told me that the matter was between them and us and that no police or courts would be involved. They mentioned that we would be receiving a civil demand letter in the mail requesting monetary damages. How do they come up with the amount of damages? Are there rules that determine the amount? Do I or my son have to comply with their request for monetary damages and if we do, will that be the end of it?

 

[seniorjudge]

A civil solution has nothing to do with a criminal charge.

The government has at least a year to file criminal charges.

Tell sonny boy that if he does this again, he needs to learn to say (1) Where do I catch the bus? and (2) Would you like fries with that?

 

[fayfayfry1973]

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