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I have already posted my story on here but i still have questions.

To make it short, i was caught shoplifting around $12 of goods from wal-mart. No police were involved, i just signed a paper banning me from the store and got my picture taken. I was out of there within 15 minutes. AND then, 3 weeks later i got a civil demand for $200, which i have already sent out a payment for.

Now, my questions are if i will have to go to court. I have heard that it is possible even if the police were not called. But i was never told anything about having to go to court all i was told was that i would receive a demand in the mail. I have also read that some people got citations for court in the mail, how long does it usually take to receive one? And were most people notified they would get one beforehand?

I have asked an attorney for advice online and she told me that it is possible for charges to be pressed for up to 1 yr. however since it was not done at the time they may not. Which leaves me to where i am wondering what will happen with no definate answer.

If anyone has been in a similar situation or knows of what may happen pls reply. thnks so much!