I am 19 years of age, and I was arrested and charge with theft under 5000 AT walmart, I know this is a stupid decision on my part. And I would do ANYTHING to change that what that's too late now, so I had a date for fingerprinting (May 23rd) and a court date (MAY 30). Was arrested on may 2nd. I live in toronto, Canada, and I went to seek help, went to the went to the Legal Aid office for some help. And they told me that they cannot give me a lawyer since I have no chance of going to jail, (its my first offense)and I asked them if I will get a criminal record they told me I probably won't, and they told me I have to go to the court earlier in the same day and ask for a "divertion" and they won't even put me through the court and everything, they said I just probably have to do some service, and maybe attend some classes. Is this TRUE?. cause I don't have a LAWYER , I am just planning to go by myself and follow what the legal aid lady told me to do... is this the right way to go about it ? What about my fingerprints and everything?. what about my future will it be affected?
Thanks for your help... if anyone knows what I should do now? Just wait?