Hey, I was arrested for theft under (6$ worth of products) and possession of weed with intent to sell (under the limit)... this was because I had a few baggies of weed while I committed the theft.
Anyway I have no priors and have never been arrested for anything and I was let go the same day with promise to appear in court... I was wondering what charges I would be looking at??
These charges are separate and have separate court dates, the arresting officer told me that I would just walk for the theft under but I would have to do community service if convicted for the possession with intent since I'm a first timer and the fact that they don't care about weed ( those were his words I don't know if there's any truth to it)... the only way to avoid having a criminal record is being found not guilty?? Or could I make some sort of deal to do a lot of community serv. Hours or something? Any tips? Suggestions? Good lawyers in Toronto? Thanks in advance! :o

Yes if you were found not guilty you will not have a criminal record yes. That is true

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Originally Posted by bbryans21

and the fact that they don't care about weed ( those were his words i dont know if there's any truth to it)....

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Hello b:

If they don't care about the weed, why did he arrest you for it?? Cops LIE. I HATE 'em!! Hire a lawyer. A drug conviction will be MUCH worse over the course of your lifetime than the piddly little community service they're going to want you to do...

Hire a GOOD lawyer.

excon

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Originally Posted by excon

Hello b:

If they don't care about the weed, why did he arrest you for it??? Cops LIE. I HATE 'em!!! Hire a lawyer. A drug conviction will be MUCH worse over the course of your lifetime than the piddly little community service they're gonna want you to do....

Hire a GOOD lawyer.

excon

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Hey thanks for your reply,
Yeah, I'm looking for a lawyer now, I have no idea what it would cost... do you know a ball park figure for a good lawyer?

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Originally Posted by bbryans21

Yeah, im looking for a lawyer now, i have no idea what it would cost... do you know a ball park figure for a good lawyer??

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Hello again, b:

It ain't cheap. Probably a couple grand if it's simple. It's well worth it.

excon

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Originally Posted by excon

Hello again, b:

It ain't cheap. Probably a couple grand if it's simple. It's well worth it.

excon

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Hey just an update on the situation, cost me $3000 hired a pretty good lawyer. Both charges withdrawn :cool:
Thx for your help excon, appreciate it

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Originally Posted by bbryans21

Hey just an update on the situation, cost me $3000 hired a pretty good lawyer. Both charges withdrawn :cool:
Thx for your help excon, appreciate it

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Hello again, b:

I'm thrilled to hear that. Thanks for keeping us updated.

excon