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Compensation demand from walmart?
I live in arizona and was caught walking out with a beer by an lp, they took me
into the office and had me sign some things and due to the price of the item
which was under 5 dollars they gave me a 24 hour trespass and let me go. No
police were involved at any point of this. They gave me a paper with a number to
call and it said i would receive a letter within 2 weeks. i assume this is a
compensation demand but would they take the time and effort to go to court over
something so small? or should i pay it just to be safe?
Asked on March 6, 2019 under Criminal Law, Arizona
Answers:
S.L,. Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 5 years ago | Contributor
The letter you will receive from the store will explain everything. The compensation demand in the letter will be much more than the price of the beer. If you pay the compensation demand by the deadline set forth in the letter, that will end the matter. If you don't pay, the police will be contacted and subsequently you will be subject to criminal prosecution which will then be on your record with adverse future consequences regarding employment, education, etc. You may also be banned from the store.
Therefore, it is advisable to pay the compensation demanded in the letter prior to the deadline to end the matter.
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