I was recently caught shoplifting at a store in Rockville, MD. I am 21 and this is my first time offence. I swapped an item's bag with a $25 price tag with a $99 cable. I bought a few other items and went to the cash register and paid. Someone saw me switch the bags and before I could leave the store he brought me to the back for questioning. Police came and gave me a uniform criminal citation. I was also banned from the store. What do i do? The penalty said $500 / 18 months. I have to show up in court after I recieve a letter in the mail that tells me to. Is there anyway I can get out of this or just pay a fine. I do not want to go to jail. Please help me. Thank you.