Q: what happens if i don't pay the $350 fine to the store i shoplifted from?
i was caught shoplifting at a khols in CA and i was told i have to call within 2 days to pay a $350 fine if i don't call what happens? i'm also moving so my address is changing so the letters they send will be sent to my old address.
A:
I guess the unknown but relevant fact is based on the word "caught"! Does that mean caught by loss prevention and signed an agreement to pay a $350.00 fine, or does it mean you were caught, arrested, and plead to ship-lifting, and fined by the court $350, and any restitution. Since you were caught I will assume there is no restitution. Therefore, if the $350.00 is a collection letter, it likely civil and you could ultimately have a something placed on your credit report, and maybe a $350.00 lien against you that could bite you when you least expect it. If the fine is court ordered it can be considered a violation of a court order (unsure if probation was given) and a warrant for your arrest could be issued!
Regardless, if your lucky enough that Khols had you sign an agreement or it was delegated by the court, hopefully this predicament of "shoplifting" will teach you a lesson, and I recommend do the right thing and pay the fine!
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