Do I have to pay a shoplifting fineto the store?

Do I have to pay a shoplifting fineto the store?

I got caught shoplifting from home depot, got arrested and went to jail for 24 hours but I wasn’t charged. I got a letter from the store’s lawyers telling me to pay a $350 fine and if I don’t the may sue. I really don’t have the money for this and wanted to know if they will acually do anything if I don’t pay.

Asked on February 17, 2012 under Bankruptcy Law, Ohio

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