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sammie88
Jan 28, 2012, 02:06 PM
Posted one or two similar things here before, but I just want to ask some of the regular users here who answer a lot of these questions-- have there been any cases in the past where someone's been charged with theft from employer (breach of trust) and actually received diversion?

I'm in British Columbia. Online I found a reliable source that sets out the guidelines for Crown Counsels to make considerations for an offender who applies for diversion. I applied for it on my first court date, and the second time I appeared at court they told me my file needed to be updated (the Crown there that day said I was likely rejected).

I don't have the money to get an actual lawyer, but there's a law students' legal advice program that can possible represent me. Would I have a chance for diversion if my "lawyer" were to try to persuade the Crown?

Fr_Chuck
Jan 28, 2012, 09:06 PM
Yes, I would use at least the student program if you have nothing else. What has been the response when you asked about the program earlier?

sammie88
Jan 30, 2012, 09:26 AM
Thank you for dropping by to answer! About the student program, I have not gotten into contact as of yet because I am still due to appear in court, which is actually today. I just hope I will have a chance to make up for my wrongdoing through alternative measures.