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by President Norris 2016 on March 10th, 2010
Yes, it was merchandise belonging to Walmart, why couldnt they charge her
by Anonymous on March 10th, 2010
They cannot charge you for the merchandise unless it was damaged, or if you or your daughter are now in possession of it.
by call me Kat on March 10th, 2010
I'm afraid so.
by purplecows on March 21st, 2010
who wound up with the merchandise?
by Derf on March 10th, 2010
Why do you think that this wouldn't be legal? Why do you think that people should be permitted to steal as long as they pay for it when they get caught?
by steveman5012 on March 10th, 2010
Its legal but not right. I mean they should give you a warning, not file crime charges. But how old is she thats a factor to this.
by phycopathicsweethear on March 10th, 2010
actually yes.because if she walked out with it and not paid for it then they will make you pay.also file criminal charges because stealing is a crime no matter how small it really is
by thatsJustme on March 10th, 2010
how old is she...we are' legally' responsible , and responsible for restitution, for our children til certain age, usually 17,18...when they can 'legally' be tried as ADULTS....so, yeah, I think they can.....if she broke the neighbor window or car window out with a ball would you not make restitution ?
ps you said 'trying' to steal? so, she did not steal, just got caught...? in that case..no, they should not be able to charge you unless she broke or damaged it.....
My boss has been told that I said he is not the father of his child. He won't tell me who so I can't confront them is this slander
by wished on December 27th, 2011
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Why would an English teacher stab another English teacher 16 times with a screwdriver?
by purplecows on December 24th, 2011
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Sometimes it seems more money is spent protecting the guilty than defending the innocent. Money talks and justice walks? Why allow it?
by RosieGHM Jetpacker on December 6th, 2011
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Should criminals of nonviolent crimes be forced to wear a large sign around their necks describing their crime?
by Koz - Passion Perseverance Patience on December 6th, 2011
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When can you make a citizen's arrest? What can and can't you do?
by Unicorn Man on November 30th, 2011
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Because there was no transfer of goods (assuming that the item was recovered by WalMart undamaged). If they take money, that means that there was no theft, and therefore no basis to press charges. If WalMart takes money for goods not delivered, they are guilty of theft. WalMart has no authority to fine anyone for real or attempted theft. They do have the right to compensation for damaged or unrecovered property. If, as I said, the property was returned or recovered undamaged, they have no right to ask for compensation because they have incurred no loss.
by Anonymous on March 10th, 2010
She was trying to steal merchandise, that means she was concieling an item, she should be charged for stealing, and Walmart calls the police when they catch someone concieling and attempting to leave the store.
by President Norris 2016 on March 11th, 2010