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    Default Retail Theft, No Prior History at All and a Fine of $437

    My question involves criminal law for the state of: P.A

    I was arrested for stealing two hoagies from a store which came to a total amount of less than 13$. I received a citation and was taken into the police station for fingerprints. I called the court today for the fine amount and I was told 437$ with eleven days to pay it. Its under section 3929, sub section A1.

    I would appreciate help with:

    1. Why so much? I have a clean record.I thought a max fine was 300$
    2. Will it be on my record? and if so how could I have it taken off?
    3. Is this considered a Summary offfense?

    Any help will be very much appreciated.
    Thank you

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    Default Re: Retail Theft, No Prior History at All and a Fine of $437

    1. The fine, plus court assessments and fees. When you get caught committing a crime, it's not cheap.

    2. Yes. If you want to try to keep it off your record, I suggest consulting a criminal defense lawyer. If your conviction is for a summary offense, you may be able to get it expunged after a five year waiting period.

    3. Probably; look up the charge here.

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