I went to jail did time got a fine for shop lifting.Now I get a letter from the companies attorney saying I owe $525.00 if I take care of it in within 10 days they will reduce the amount 33% which is $325.00 for civil penalty.The company got everything that was taken I never left the store.Do they have pay twice?

Was this part of the original problem?

Contact them and demand proof of their claim.

Hello donna:

I don't think you owe them anything. In the first place, you didn't get the merchandise. Second, they had an opportunity to demand that you make restitution as part of your sentence, IF they had a case. They didn't, cause they had no case. I would write them a letter telling them that. If they sue you, tell it to the judge. I think you'll win.

excon