I would start with the fire marshal and my own insurance company and go from there.....................

you cannot sue for being embarrassed. It sounds like the store did exactly what they should do, you produced a receipt, and the matter was over.

Nothing in your post gives rise to a potential lawsuit. Perhaps there are more facts that you did not state.

Can I sue the company that makes Jolly Rancher Hard Candy for damages due to my mental health flashbacks? In a word, no. If this is causing this...

If you are suspected of a crime, do two things. Shut up and lawyer up. Don't make any statements to anyone, especially the police. Get a lawyer.

How can I be charged? is never the relevant question. You are charged. Hire a defense lawyer or get a PD. Don't talk to anyone but them.

Of course they can. The police can speak to whoever they want as part of their investigation............

We don't even know who the plaintiff was. The person to ask is your brother, who should speak to his lawyer.

You ask if she can enroll them and then say she has. So obviously she "can." We don't know any of the back drop of your case but obviously you...

You misunderstand what AVVO is. This is a Q&A forum for general legal questions. Not a place for someone to jump into your case.