I stole 500$ from tim hortons when I worked a 4 hour shift and I got arrested. I have to go to court for my first appearance soon and I'm afraid of getting a jail sentence! Its my first ever criminal offence. Do you think jail will be likely for me?

In my state $550.00 is considered a felony. Under is considered misdemeanor, which carries either a sentence and repayment. You may have to pay restitution (which means you pay the money back and usually end up on probation until it is paid back + court costs+probation fees.

I live in Ontario Canada, and I am only 18 years old. Im afraid that even though this is my first offence, I've read that the judge does not take lightly to theft from employer. Do you think Jail Sentence is a high risk for me?

I do not know anything about Canadian law. However were you arrested and how long were you in jail before you bonded out? Sometimes Judges tend to give time served.

I was only arrested and have yet to make my first court appearance. I have never been in jail or convicted of a criminal offence besides this one.

Hey there, yes you are correct theft from employer is taken very seriously in Ontario and therefore unlikely to get the diversion program. In most cases, theft from employer make get a conditional discharge if it is your first offence but I believe you should get a lawyer for this.