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Retail Fraud

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jluttrell

Junior Member
What is the name of your state? Michigan

In august of 2002 I was arrested for Retail fraud. I went to court, plead guilty and payed my fines as a criminal offense. Now, almost 3 years later, the store where I was arrested at is charging me with a civil offense (which if I understand correctly, they are allowed to do in a retail fraud case). My concern is that it is almost 3 years later and they send me a letter saying I have 10 days to pay them $475. $200 of that is for the crime and the rest is legal fees. When I called the attorneys, they said they could make it $300 if I payed in one lump sum. My question is how can they just change the amount if it is a set sum and how long does a corporation have to file a civil charge on an individual?
 



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