cg_2008
Aug 30, 2013, 09:04 AM
I'm 67 years old disgraced lady who was caught shoplifting an accessory just worth $8 by Wal-Mart security. The security called cops who arrested me and issued me an appearance notice and charged under section 334(b) ccc Theft under $5000. I'm not sure what I was thinking when I picked up the stuff, this is my first ever. I have no previous history what so ever. God knows where was my mind at that time, I don't even wear the stuff. I immigrated to Canada as a permanent resident about 4 years back sponsored by my son & daughter in law and I'm going through a depression treatment and am taking anti depressants daily trying to adjust to the new culture. I would like to know if this incident can be discussed by Wal-Mart to apologise so that they take their complaint back (wonder if that is a possibility). I'm ashamed of the act and it has caused nothing but embarrassment & disgrace. Further just in case it it is not possible or not suggested what can I expect to happen during my court appearance. I live in the PEEL region in GTA (Ontario). What can I do to avoid a criminal record?
My appearance is in mid September. I don't know what to do neither I know how to tell this to my family. Should I hire a lawyer?
Would this impact my renewal of Permanent Residency which is approaching next year. Would I have a criminal record that will prevent me to travel like US / Europe to meet my other sons?
Please advise this disgraced lady, I'm really ashamed of myself.
My appearance is in mid September. I don't know what to do neither I know how to tell this to my family. Should I hire a lawyer?
Would this impact my renewal of Permanent Residency which is approaching next year. Would I have a criminal record that will prevent me to travel like US / Europe to meet my other sons?
Please advise this disgraced lady, I'm really ashamed of myself.