Theshelfan
Feb 18, 2007, 05:16 PM
Hello,
I wanted to find out some information on behalf of my girlfriend. Any advice is greatly appreciated and I have seen that this site offers great information for each individual.
First off, I guess I should set the scenario. We are asking a question that relates to Canada as we live here. My girlfriend (age 28) was recently caught shop lifting at a department store with an item that totaled appoximately $100. This was here first offence and she has been GREATLY remorseful for this have to have happened. She does not have a criminal record.
She is highly suspected to suffer from "compulsive shopping disorder". Say what you will as I know this might sound like a silly description. But it is a very real disorder and this event has served as a wake-up call. Not sure if this will have any bearing in the court procedure.
Lastly, in the past she has dealt with bouts of derpression and has been on medication to battle this. She has also been actively working with specialists and doctors to help her sort out her material obessions and depression.
At the same time, she is an active member of society and holds a great job.
Given the above, I was wondering if anyone can answer the following questions:
1. She has been working with her family to get a lawyer to assist with this process.
2. She has been given an initial court date... what will happen there?
3. Can we expect any court delays?
4. With the above description, what kind of result can we expect from the courts?
Again, any information is greatly appreciated. Thank you.
I wanted to find out some information on behalf of my girlfriend. Any advice is greatly appreciated and I have seen that this site offers great information for each individual.
First off, I guess I should set the scenario. We are asking a question that relates to Canada as we live here. My girlfriend (age 28) was recently caught shop lifting at a department store with an item that totaled appoximately $100. This was here first offence and she has been GREATLY remorseful for this have to have happened. She does not have a criminal record.
She is highly suspected to suffer from "compulsive shopping disorder". Say what you will as I know this might sound like a silly description. But it is a very real disorder and this event has served as a wake-up call. Not sure if this will have any bearing in the court procedure.
Lastly, in the past she has dealt with bouts of derpression and has been on medication to battle this. She has also been actively working with specialists and doctors to help her sort out her material obessions and depression.
At the same time, she is an active member of society and holds a great job.
Given the above, I was wondering if anyone can answer the following questions:
1. She has been working with her family to get a lawyer to assist with this process.
2. She has been given an initial court date... what will happen there?
3. Can we expect any court delays?
4. With the above description, what kind of result can we expect from the courts?
Again, any information is greatly appreciated. Thank you.