Shoplifting Fine? Get Free Advice!

Questioner

I was recently arrested for shoplifting a super stupid action. This is an article of 2.50 euros I immediately confessed and said that it was stupid of me and I immediately gave up that small item and it went back to the store. I was detained for 6 hours and received a fine from the justice department, but I also received the letter from AMW. deal with shoplifters 181 euro fine. Not signed, because I think that in addition to my apologies and my sincere declaration of regret, and the fine from the justice department and the six hours of detention, I think this is enough for this minor incident. What if I don't pay it and it goes to a bailiff, and then to court? Can I still get out of this? This amount is far too high, especially since the store did not really suffer any damage. How high can it get and should I let it go to civil proceedings?

Lawyer

This fine for shoplifting has been imposed on you and is the cost of your arrest and you will not be able to get out of it. It is also a warning that you should no longer 'borrow' from a store. If you do not pay, you will get into trouble with the CJIB in Leeuwarden and the costs will only increase.