I was caught shoplifting a 7 dollar belt from six flags and i was told i was gonna rreceive a civil demand letter should i pay it ,if i dont will it go on my record or stop me from being employed
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There are two different issues here
Criminal charges
Civil demand
Most lawyers recommend not paying the civil demand. It can be used against you later if criminal charges are brought... Most of the time you won't get sued over the civil demand because it is so small...if you pay you end up in retail theft databases as well
If you get charged criminally that is where it will be on your record permanently and cause issues
Stop stealing and see if you can learn from this
Answer
There are two different issues here
Criminal charges
Civil demand
Most lawyers recommend not paying the civil demand. It can be used against you later if criminal charges are brought... Most of the time you won't get sued over the civil demand because it is so small...if you pay you end up in retail theft databases as well
If you get charged criminally that is where it will be on your record permanently and cause issues
Stop stealing and see if you can learn from this
Answer
There are two different issues here
Criminal charges
Civil demand
Most lawyers recommend not paying the civil demand. It can be used against you later if criminal charges are brought... Most of the time you won't get sued over the civil demand because it is so small...if you pay you end up in retail theft databases as well
If you get charged criminally that is where it will be on your record permanently and cause issues
Stop stealing and see if you can learn from this
Answer
There are two different issues here
Criminal charges
Civil demand
Most lawyers recommend not paying the civil demand. It can be used against you later if criminal charges are brought... Most of the time you won't get sued over the civil demand because it is so small...if you pay you end up in retail theft databases as well
If you get charged criminally that is where it will be on your record permanently and cause issues
Stop stealing and see if you can learn from this
Answer
There are two different issues here
Criminal charges
Civil demand
Most lawyers recommend not paying the civil demand. It can be used against you later if criminal charges are brought... Most of the time you won't get sued over the civil demand because it is so small...if you pay you end up in retail theft databases as well
If you get charged criminally that is where it will be on your record permanently and cause issues
Stop stealing and see if you can learn from this
Answer
If you don't want a criminal record, don't commit crimes.
Whether or not you pay the 'fine' the business will demand, they can still file criminal charges and prosecute. If they do, hire an attorney. If they file charges, that WILL be on your record, so will any conviction or plea bargain that results.
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