Q: Im not sure what to do, I was involved in a $2k shoplifting incident that resulted in Macy's security breaking my tooth.
I allegedly tried to walk out with $2000 of clothes from Macy's. I was apprehended by 2 security staff members that hand cuffed me against a car and started punching my face, resulting in a broken tooth,a chipped tooth, and some face damage. I wasn't booked into county I was just told to wait for court papers and it's been over 3 months and still nothing has been filed against me. I'm not sure what to do if I can sue them and not go to jail or should I leave it alone aslong as they don't bring it up either? The only thing I've received in the mail is a collections fine for $1000 from Macy's. Happened in Tacoma, Washington not Kent, wa.
A: I only handle criminal offenses, I DO NOT sue people or do civil lawsuits so IF you have a claim against the city, police force etc. I DO NOT KNOW and wouldn't be able to help you. IF you get charged with a crime is where I would come in but I live in Moses Lake WA and that is a long way from here you are and I assume you would hire an attorney from your area for cost reasons. Good Luck to you.
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