The Police Officer isn't a lawyer, don't listen to him. If you pay the civil demand there have been cases where the other party is less likely to press criminal charges or send a witness to you daughter's trial in which case, it'll be dismissed.
I'm not sayingthat is the case...I'm just citing an example of a positive outcome if you do pay the civil demand.
also +1 to antigone about being charged twice. This is both a civil and criminal offense.
Good luck! =) your daughter will hopefully be fine.

