ok I live in Wayne County, I'm a 17 year old male and I got cought stealing an ankle brace at Meijers. It was $30. The guy wrote up a report and gave me a paper saying I have to pay $200.00(civil demand)because it's 10x the price of the stolen items. I have until june 15th to pay it. They did not call the police or give me a court date.
I wanna know....
1. Why is it 10x the price of the stolen item?
2. What happends if I don't pay it by June 15th?
3. Will I be put in a database just in case I steal from another store?
4. Is it possible for them to forget about the civil demand?
5. Is there any way I can pay less then $200?
6. Is it possible for me to go to court for this?

