My question involves criminal law for the state of: Utah
2 weeks ago my girlfriend and I were shopping at walmart. I switched a price tag from a $6 item on to a $12 item. When we paid for everything 3 people came up and told us that we were caught shoplifting. Obviously denied it. They told us if we came with them and cooperated they would not call the police. I literally just finished a professional program to work in healthcare, i basically wanted anything but the police to arrive. They said they witnessed me switch the tag and they were positive she was aware. She completely denied awareness and honestly I dont think she did know. We signed their stupid forms (no choice really) and left. Now we both have letters from bennet law telling us we owe $200 each and bla bla the standard letter that i've read about 100 times on this forum.
My question is: What are my options really here? I actually wouldn't mind paying the $200 to have it go away. However, she really should not have to pay. Can I make them prove that they have any objective evidence of this crime? It seems like a stretch that they would, particularly enough to prove that she was aware of the situation. Thank you for any help!

