Caught Shoplifting at Canadian Tire, 19 and University Student
Hi, on August 26, 2009 I was caught shoplifting an excersice peace from Canadian Tire. When I left about 2 minutes later a man walked up to me posing as an undercover loss prevention officer. I was detained and a cop came and took me under her custody, I was real cooperative and helpful. I admitted to what I did and I knew it was wrong I am remorseful and regretful for the actions I have partaken. So she put me under suggestion to the court or something and this is in york region, Ontario, and that she said I might have to pay a small donation or community service. I am worried because I'm a university student at york and the total was about $22.50, also my future job dream is to work in foreign affairs. My question is how serious is my charge, and will it affect my schooling, and what should I do, plead guilty or innocent (the cop suggested I plead guilty). Also I am also worried about having this bull**** on my record because I am a first time offender and I have never done anything negative involving the law. What exactly should I do regarding this mess I put myself under.
Please and thanks.