he explained to me that it was a "retail theft: summary offense". apologies for not adding that in my OP. is there any chance that it WONT go as far as court, i believe i read up on a list of approvals the case has to go through before i will be sent the court summons? just confusing because cops were not called, i was not asked to sign anything, and they let me go? i understand the civil demand is a restitution fee that will have nothing to do with the case, but if not paid, can result in being sued by the company. i guess through the thick of it my question is, the LP told me the court summons would come. is there any chance that this will not happen, or is it a gurantee?