My question involves criminal law for the state of: Minnesota
I was with a friend and he was caught shoplifting. I stayed since I didn't want to leave him. They took me in the room later though (I know it was my own fault that I could have gotten away). But my friend, who is considered a minor, was charged with the bill which was about $150, Parents called, misdemeanor. I on the other hand am an adult and was given a citation for my first offense for shoplifting theft and a year ban from Walmart.
My questions are:
1. Do I just wait for the fine to be sent in the mail or do I call them? The cop told me to call the number on the back, but it's just to pay for it...
1a. Will I just be billed a fine for the citation in the mail or is there more? Would this include any community service or jail time? Or would it like tell me to go to court?
I just want to make it clear that they only saw me take the items out of the box. My friend was the one to pocket it, so technically I didn't take anything. I actually just bought some envelopes that day. The man in the room said I could be charged with treason since I brought that razor to open the box which they saw. It only says shoplifting theft on the citation however.
2. Will this be charged on my permanent record or would this be determined in court?
3. Will this affect my financial aid or like my enrollment of my school? I'm in a state university right now.

