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Shoplifting: fines and a misdemeanor?

I live in Southern California and I got caught at Store Name shoplifting by loss prevention. I was handcuffed for what I thought was about two hours. A police officer never came so they let me go. I signed a report written by one of the loss prevention people and was told that I was getting a fine in the mail and probably a misdemeanor. The theft was valued at $13.67. He had a badge around his neck, probably local law enforcement. What do you think is going to happen?

Also I got taken back inside Store Name (a different chain) by a man who didn't identify himself at all. I had walked back inside and walked around a corner and put back what I had (a couple dollar thing of food) and walked back towards the entrance. And this man was practically body blocking me towards the security office. I wasn't handcuffed and he just took my ID info and made me leave. If I get fined do I have to pay? I didn't sign anything and he never identified himself. I am very confused.

Update:

The second case he said I was going to get fined though, although I did not sign a thing nor did he identify himself. Must I pay this fine if it ends up in my mailbox a month from now?

Update 2:

Also I have nothing on my record at all before these two incidents.

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    Lv 7
    1 decade ago
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    Steve

    Not so difficult. You got busted on one, not on the other. Since the one case involved the intent to steal, you did not effect the theft. The other, you got caught red handed. You pay and get charges if you steal.

    You won't believe the grief that this $14 theft may cause in your future!

    Soccerref

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