He’s been retired for over 28 years. He offered to pay with a check or debit card. He should be charged, with a suspended verdict for one year, assuming he stays out of trouble for at least a year.
I think they better get all the facts first. If this goes to a jury, IMHO, the General will be exonerated.
See my post 61 above, and read the eyewitness accounts at the following link:
http://thecitizen.com/news-crime/gen-livsey-arrest-fayetteville-cops-eyewitness-accounts-differ