My question involves criminal law for the state of: Colorado
Although I do not like to admit it as we all do not...but I shoplifted from Wal-Mart the other day. I was taken to a room where they collected my information and said I'd be getting a bill for between $100 - $250. Yet no police came...so does that mean I won't have to go to court? Or can I expect to get a court summons in the mail?
Long ago as a minor (10+ yrs ago) I was charged with shoplifting but the police came and gave me the court date at that time. So two questions...
1) Will I have to go to court?
2) If I do go to court am I going to have to go to jail or have a harsher sentence because this is a second offense? Will my charge as a minor even show?
I have been reading some other posts about Wal-Mart's new laws, etc.. but still can't figure it out. My total merchandise stolen was under $25.
Any advice would be helpful to alleviate some concerns.

