I am a resident of California.
My little brother, 16 years old, was caught stealing a laser pointer pen from a retial store at the mall. The pen was $9.95. He was detained by the store manager and security. My brother was then released to my father. The store then sends a settlement letter asking for $350.00 to settle the case. It was from some law office in Florida. What should we do? Should we pay? It says they may follow with a Civil Case, he is a minor. What are my options? What do you recommend?
My little brother, 16 years old, was caught stealing a laser pointer pen from a retial store at the mall. The pen was $9.95. He was detained by the store manager and security. My brother was then released to my father. The store then sends a settlement letter asking for $350.00 to settle the case. It was from some law office in Florida. What should we do? Should we pay? It says they may follow with a Civil Case, he is a minor. What are my options? What do you recommend?