gonnasuesum1
Junior Member
What is the name of your state? Texas
Roughly six months ago I was in a grocery store and bought a drink. I was followed outside by a police officer, who asked me where I got the drink. I had just opened the beverage and had the receipt for it in my hand. To make a long story short, I was written a ticket for stealing even though the tapes didn't show me stealing anything, and banned from the store by the store managers (who I might add, were very rude and most unhelpful).
I still have the evidence (the receipt) and have a court date coming up. I know this will be dismissed immediately.
What I want to know is, what can be done after I get this thrown out (or the not guilty verdict should this go to trial)? Because of this I haven't been able to pursue decent employment, I am in financial straits, and I'm having to shell out money for lawyer fees. This has seriously screwed with my life and I am looking to sue the crap out of the people who did this. What procedures should I take?
Roughly six months ago I was in a grocery store and bought a drink. I was followed outside by a police officer, who asked me where I got the drink. I had just opened the beverage and had the receipt for it in my hand. To make a long story short, I was written a ticket for stealing even though the tapes didn't show me stealing anything, and banned from the store by the store managers (who I might add, were very rude and most unhelpful).
I still have the evidence (the receipt) and have a court date coming up. I know this will be dismissed immediately.
What I want to know is, what can be done after I get this thrown out (or the not guilty verdict should this go to trial)? Because of this I haven't been able to pursue decent employment, I am in financial straits, and I'm having to shell out money for lawyer fees. This has seriously screwed with my life and I am looking to sue the crap out of the people who did this. What procedures should I take?