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    Jan 19, 2011, 05:30 PM
    What will happen when I go to court for retail theft first time a fence. No record
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    Jan 20, 2011, 10:23 AM

    For a first time offence it depends on the dollar amount and whether it's the US or Canada.

    I would expect a fine and some sort of probation.

    (This is not a Small Claims Court matter UNLESS you are being sued to make restitution; it's a criminal matter and it's offence, not a fence.)
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    Jan 20, 2011, 02:25 PM
    Thank you for responding to my question. This has happen in the US. And the dollar amount was $125 that was what I was told.
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    Jan 20, 2011, 03:28 PM

    My guess is a fine, stern lecture, possibly probation (in the form of stay clean for 6 months).

    Be sincere and apologetic.

    Maybe community service but I rather doubt it.

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