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

