I was caught when I stole a 16 dollars worth stuff at a Meijer in Michigan at the end of last month. The store's security guys told me that if I cooperated they wouldn't call the police. So I cooperate without a local police coming. I signed a paper saying what happened and was given a civil demand document saying that I have to pay $160. So I mailed the amount next day.
This is the first time that I did it and I have never done anything like this before and have a clean record. I don't know why I did it and I was so stupid. I am so concerned about this mistake and feel so scared that I have many sleepless night. I cannot believe I did it and I am so ashamed of myself. I feel it is so disgusting.
My main concern is if they file a criminal charge against me.
Is there anyone who know what Meijer's policy about shoplifting? It happened about three weeks ago and the price was below 20 bucks.
Is there a certain price limit that Meijer in Michigan file a criminal charge if stuffs' total price goes beyond certain point? I saw a website saying that Target makes a criminal charge if the stuff is worth of $20.
Please help me, I am so ashamed of myself and scared to death.
Thanks.

