Instructions
Attack the guards with your weapons or magic in order to disarm or kill them. This option is best suited for evil characters as your alignment will shift toward evil as you kill guards. The amount of money it will take to pay off your crimes will also increase.
Pay the guards a fee for the crimes you have committed. You will be given the option to pay for the offenses if you stop attacking the guards. The amount you have to pay will depend on the severity of the crimes and how many crimes you have committed. Press the corresponding button to pay the money and get the guards to stop attacking.
Apologize to the guards using the "Apologize" social interaction. This interaction automatically becomes available when your character reaches at least 25 percent morality, so it is not available if you are playing a completely evil character. Press the corresponding button to apologize to the guards when the white flag appears on the screen. This will only work for minor offenses.
Agree to a community service punishment if offered by the guards. Community service is in the form of a minigame. Completing your community service gives you a boost in morality, however it does not matter whether you do the service or not; the guards will stop attacking you just for agreeing to the option.