How much can Food Co. fine me for shoplifting?

I gave it all back and it was under 8 dollars. I will never do it again, but he did say I will receive a fine in the mail and if I didn't pay it would be turned into a warrant. They took my id number and my address. Then they let me go. No signing and no cuffs or even cop cars. I think they may have just been store security. It was humiliating and embarrassing. Never again.

They can't fine you....only the civil authorities can do that.

If it was real cops, you would have received a ticket.

I'm not sure about the amount but do not let anyone tell you hat they can't fine you because they can.

It is really not a fine from the company, it is legal costs for their lawyer to process paper work and to do whatever it is that needs to be done to keep you off of their property in the future.

You should be embarrassed and I hope you do not do it again but in society's eyes you will always be a thief that cannot be trusted. Pay the fine. It's better than being charged and having a record for theft.

was it atleast the store LP (loss prevention)? b/c i know stores get mad when u shoplift. i work at old navy & ugh i hate it when i catch people stealing we all just intimidate them but there are certain things we can & cannot say to them to prevent a law suit. maybe the store took it the extra mile & told u they were gonna fine u. i mean YOU did give them your information. u gave them things willingly, they cant touch u or anything. thats why stores hire an LP, so the liability isnt on the store.

they can fine you for a couple hundred dollars. it is called a merchant or shoplifting fee. while other have noted that it is a civil penalty against you, if you do not pay it. it becomes a criminal matter, and you get to go to jail for violating a court order to pay.

it depends on the food company's policy... you should be able to look up their policies online... i would imagine no more than $250 - $500 ... the point is you were caught shoplifting, it doesn't matter how much! They usually have a set fine... and you should just be thankful they didn't call the cops, even though it was a small amount it is still a misdemeanor and you would face fines and community service...plus a record.

In some states, a merchant can seek a civil damage award (in KS I think it is $250 if I remember correctly). It is not a fine (although they may call it that). It is statutory damages for theft. Think of it as small claims court without the court.

It is legal and happens all the time.

You should be more concerned with how much the courts can fine you. Shoplifting is a crime and you should be arrested, convicted and sentence according the laws of your respective state.

Stealing, no matter how much or how little something costs, is a very stupid thing to do.

The _merchant_ does not have power to exact fines except for 'bad check fee' and surcharges for the use of credit cards.
If the police were not involved AND you did not have any interaction with the court system, then just do not go back to that store.
And, QUIT SWIPING STUFF!

They cannot fine you as such, but they can ask you to pay a settlement in return for not being prosecuted. There's no limit on the amount. If you think it's too much, you have every right to refuse to pay and let a judge decide.

man f that. lol they fined you lol. I would just tell them to show you a police report that you stole something. I mean what evidence do they have against you? ps would they take it to court? Is the worth to them good enough to pay lawyer/court costs?

i shoplifted when i was 14, got caught, and was arrested. they let me go afterwards, and i had a fine of $150

i stole a bottle of hair dyeing product, value of about $8

A store security guard has no authority to issue fines or warrants.
It may be illegal for him to make such threats. You are fortunate the real police were not involved.

If they were just store security, i wouldn't worry about it. I wouldn't have even gave them my real name unless it was a real cop.

Assuming this is in the U.S. I don't think they can fine you personally without calling the cops. I bet they were just trying to scare you into not doing it again.

In the UK only a recognised court or police officer can issue fines. Anything else is a civil matter.

Commercial organisations can dispense justice in your country? Very peculiar.

In the UK only the police or the courts can impose fines.

Well my friend was find 200 bucks for under ten bucks worth of stolen stuff so it could be loads

Shop lifting fines range from $250.00 to $50,000
In California I am sure it is the same in most places

I am sure that they will ONLY slap you with the $250.00
Glad you learned from your mistake

Paying $250 for 8 dollars worth of stuff that you gave back isn't too cool

Be Thankful that you didn't go to Juvie or Jail

If they don't call the police, I don't think they can do a thing.