Thank you for your response! I forgot to mention that the officer who wrote the ticket told me I have 15 days to pay the $200 or I can not pay the $200 and go to court but will probably have to pay more for the court fees.
I was caught shoplifting in Illinois. I know! I feel terrible!!!! The amount of money that was not paid for was $61 and the police were called I only got a ticket but it was for $200!! Is that right? I'm 18 and what can I expect from this? Will it stay on my record??