If I got caught shoplifting a $165 worth of merchandise and the cops were called but never showed, does this mean it’s not going to go to court?
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If I got caught shoplifting a $165 worth of merchandise and the cops were called but never showed, does this mean it’s not going to go to court?
Since the cops didn’t come they let me go. They took all of my information of course and typed out a report. They told me to look for a letter from a law office and reply promptly. Were the authorities involved? I never received a citation or spoke with a police officer. What do I need to expect?
Asked on June 26, 2015 under Criminal Law, Texas
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 8 years ago | Contributor
1) If they filed a police report after the fact--which they could do; you can file a police report after the crime--then it is possible that the police may still investigate the matter and you could potentially face criminal charges.
2) They could sue you to recover the value of anything you destroyed or got away with, or possibly for any other costs you caused them to incur.
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