i live in michigan (im 17 years old) and was caught stealing a 50$ game from target. i wasnt walking out of the store, just going into the bathroom and they caught me there. well they called my parents and took my info (didn't give them my ss #). they said i would get a letter in the mail soon. i got it and it said something like "if you pay this fee of 200$ then no civil actions will be taken". well i gave my dad 200$ and he mailed the check.
its over right? WRONG! then sent in the mail a warrent out for my arrest right after we pay the fee! we go down to the court and find out we now have a court date! that letter said if we pay we would be off the hook, right? i don't understand. this is the first time this has ever happened to me and im scared it will be put on my record. i ABOVE ALL don't want this on my record. what is the punishment for something like this? will it be put on my record?![]()
please someone answer me...

