A woman chose to going to jail instead of paying $7.45 bill at Fort Pierce Waffle House restaurant. The 66 year old woman, Maryanne O'Neill, had coffee and a sandwich but refused to make payment for the bill.

When she was asked to pay the bill or bear the consequences of being jailed. She preferred to choose the latter.

Maryanne was charged of fraud and misdemeanor as she had obtained food or lodging with the intention of defrauding.

If Maryanne is convicted for the second degree misdemeanor, she could be imprisoned for 60 days and have to pay a fine of $500.