zigol
Feb 7, 2013, 11:28 AM
Hi,
I am a 50-year-old canadian citizen. I was caught shoplifting at Sears. I was very frustrated and nearly lost my mind.They searched my bag, the stolen items were 570$.There was also another stolen item from another store (woth 10$). The police arrived and charged me with theft under 5000 and possession of stolen property. I have no prior criminal records. I am supposed to go for fingerprints and a court date at the old city hall. My question is:
1. Sears sent me a mail asking for 500$ for civil damages, If I ignore Sears (because I have to appear in court anyway), how likely is it that they sue me for this?
2. Do I need to hire a lawyer even before disclosure? I wan told that I might get a diversion and anyway before disclosure nothing is sure.
3. I need to travel abroad in 3 months after my first court date,is it possible?
Please help me, I live with my daughter and husband and it is very difficult for me to pay for a lawyer. Can I manage without a lawyer?I do not want to have a criminal record.
I am a 50-year-old canadian citizen. I was caught shoplifting at Sears. I was very frustrated and nearly lost my mind.They searched my bag, the stolen items were 570$.There was also another stolen item from another store (woth 10$). The police arrived and charged me with theft under 5000 and possession of stolen property. I have no prior criminal records. I am supposed to go for fingerprints and a court date at the old city hall. My question is:
1. Sears sent me a mail asking for 500$ for civil damages, If I ignore Sears (because I have to appear in court anyway), how likely is it that they sue me for this?
2. Do I need to hire a lawyer even before disclosure? I wan told that I might get a diversion and anyway before disclosure nothing is sure.
3. I need to travel abroad in 3 months after my first court date,is it possible?
Please help me, I live with my daughter and husband and it is very difficult for me to pay for a lawyer. Can I manage without a lawyer?I do not want to have a criminal record.