I am a 17 year old male living in Maryland. Yesterday, I was caught attempting to shoplift two pairs of earrings for my sister at Nordstrom. The two earrings combined were a grand total of 18 dollars. They took me to the back room questioned me, called my parents, and i was released. They did not notify the police and I was told that i just had to pay a fine and this would not go on my record. But now I am being told my some friends and family that my fine could be up to 500 dollars for 18 dollars worth of merchandise. Is this true?