Is terrified of the consequences, how much do you have to compensate if the amount you stole was around$200- $300?

San Francisco, CA Viewed 17 times. Posted about 1 month ago in Criminal Defense

ok, so i recently shoplifted from Urban Outfitters with my friend. We were caught and were sent to their office to discuss the matter. They however, did not call the cops on my friend and I (she is 17 and i am 16), but we are extremely terrified of the charges that they are going to place of us. They let us go, but told us that they will send a letter from their attorney to us. So we have no idea what we should do? Will the matter get worse or what? I'm still a minor and i do not know what's going to happen. I am extremely terrified and i feel like crying everything i am reminded of this situation.

Answers (2)

Andrew Ging Liu

This attorney is licensed in California and 1 other state. Posted about 1 month ago.

Urban Outfitters has a policy where in some cases they don't pursue criminal action, but they sue you for the cost of what it took to catch you and your friend and deal with it. From what I hear, they might add a few hundred dollars to the total amount, and threaten to sue you in civil court if you don't pay it.

Most likely they won't have you arrested, but they will likely want a pretty hefty sum from you two.

Nicole Quijano Valera

This attorney is licensed in California. Posted 27 days ago.

I agree with Mr. Liu's answer but would like to add that you should watch the mail just in case you receive a letter from the prosecutors indicating that they charged you. However, if you never spoke to police officers concerning the incident, it's unlikely that the case will be charged.