If my daughter was in in a store with a boy who was caught stealing and did not take anything herself or leave with, must she pay a civil demand?
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If my daughter was in in a store with a boy who was caught stealing and did not take anything herself or leave with, must she pay a civil demand?
Now I am being told I have to pay restitution and if I don’t pay they may or may not sue. What are the odds of them suing and what are my chances if they do? Even the LP security said she didn’t take anything but she was guilty by association. Since she was with him when he picked it up. They caught him when he left but my daughter was still in the store when they told her she had to come with them. She did not have anything on her and they got all items from him ($26 worth). The boy even said she had nothing to do with it and no charges were filed but now they want me to pay $150.
Asked on April 19, 2012 under Bankruptcy Law, Texas
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
Do not pay it. A civil demand letter has nothing to do with criminal charges and as they relate to a civil suit - which they are threatening - they would have to prove that she stole the goods, which you claim they can not. If they attempt to sue then speak with an attorney. Good luck.
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