Do I pay the fine?
I was caught shoplifting at a Big Y here in Amherst, MA. I was taken back into a room where they had me sign a Civil Demand Notice and a Notice of Trespass. I was told that I should expect a fine (they told me they were unsure of the amount) in the mail in two weeks. I am 19 years old and this is my first time getting caught for something like this. I have a clean record and have never been in any legal trouble before. I would rather my parents not know about this. What should I do in this situation? The item I took was a protein bar valued around $1.69