Ask Experts Questions for FREE Help !
Ask
    drewjr18's Avatar
    drewjr18 Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
    New Member
    		  
    #1

    Nov 5, 2012, 09:00 PM
    Loss Prevention PA
    I was at Kmart in Pennsylvania and I stole a few things and my girlfriend did also we got taken in the back and I complied with the 2 managers and I gave them everything back I got placed in cuffs and my girlfriend got sent home she picked me up a hour later after I got fingerprinted after this a week later we both got letters from a law office demanding money I was told I didn't have to appear to court due to my first time offense and I was enrolled in the stop program and I don't get why she got off free and I didn't and should I pay this from the law office or no? Need help!
    excon's Avatar
    excon Posts: 21,482, Reputation: 2992
    Uber Member
    		  
    #2

    Nov 6, 2012, 05:13 AM
    Hello d:

    I'd be happy my girlfriend got off. If it were me, I'm make the law firm SUE me. Certainly, they want probably a THOUSAND times the value of the stuff you stole. I'd NEVER pay that willingly.. I'm sure a judge would agree with YOU.

    excon
    ScottGem's Avatar
    ScottGem Posts: 64,966, Reputation: 6056
    Computer Expert and Renaissance Man
    		  
    #3

    Nov 6, 2012, 06:15 AM
    I'm not so sure the judge would agree. There is legal precedence for these corporate fines.
    excon's Avatar
    excon Posts: 21,482, Reputation: 2992
    Uber Member
    		  
    #4

    Nov 6, 2012, 06:24 AM
    Hello again, Scott:

    The OP should argue that the store oughtn't be allowed to enrichen themselves off the backs of the hapless.. This is CIVIL court, after all. It's where people go to get whole - not BETTER than whole. Reimbursing the store for its loss IS appropriate. Awarding them MORE than that, isn't.

    excon
    ScottGem's Avatar
    ScottGem Posts: 64,966, Reputation: 6056
    Computer Expert and Renaissance Man
    		  
    #5

    Nov 6, 2012, 06:28 AM
    Not saying I agree with the civil penalties, just that there is legal precedent for them.
Not your question? Ask your question View similar questions
 

Question Tools Search this Question
Search this Question:

Advanced Search

Add your answer here.


Check out some similar questions!

Loss prevention officer arrest [ 7 Answers ]

I have a question, IN CANADA when a loss prevention officer arrest you, and the police doesn't attend does that count as a real arrest?

Canadian loss prevention laws? [ 15 Answers ]

Can a loss prevention officer first of all bring you back inside if you don't want to go back in. second of all if you resist what level of force can they use? This happened t n army and navy store in langley because where my girlfriend got tackled and her glasses broken and myself put in arm bar...

Is it legal for loss-prevention to harasses you 6/mos. After your case is dismissed? [ 1 Answers ]

Here's my situation, it occurred almost a year ago at one store location-an accident gone wrong. I hired an attorney, did a stench of Community Service, My case was Dismissed, I Never entered that store location and don't ever plane on entering that location again nor Ever making that mistake...

Loss prevention jobs [ 2 Answers ]

Any suggestions on who is a good company to work for, with good pay and possibly benefits. I have security and loss prevention experience and not happy with my current job and hoping to find a new one.

View more questions Search