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    Apr 4, 2012, 04:48 PM
    I was caught shoplifting at HBC, 20 years old, first offence. What to do?
    Last week, I was caught shoplifting at HBC in Vancouver, BC. I am 20 years old. This is my first offence. I had about $400 worth of clothing in my bag, and I did not yet leave the store. While I was walking around, I was having second thoughts and was going to return to the changing room to put the goods away. On my way to the changing room, a loss prevention officer apprehended me and called the police. I have talked with a lawyer, have gone to talk to legal aid, basically the information I have received is that I can ask for diversion or alternate measures. For diversion or alternate measures, do I ask the judge when I am at court; the same time when I ask for particulars? Would writing a letter to the judge be appropriate and to show my means of changing? If so, when would I give this letter to the judge? I do not have the money for a lawyer, and any help would be greatly appreciated! I have truly learned my mistakes and hope to move on from this embaressing moment...

    Thanks in advance!
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    Apr 4, 2012, 05:15 PM
    Ask for the diversion program when you appear in court.

    You need to get the money the store will send you a bill for about 400 dollars or more for a civil penalty.
    The court in the diversion will have about a 400 to 1000 dollar fine, plus probation costs.
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    Apr 4, 2012, 05:44 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by Fr_Chuck View Post
    Ask for the diversion program when you appear in court.

    You need to get the money the store will send you a bill for about 400 dollars or more for a civil penalty.
    The court in the diversion will have about a 400 to 1000 dollar fine, plus probation costs.
    Will this be on my first appearance when I receive the particulars that I ask for the diversion program? I have received a letter from a lawyer for $595 for civil penalty. Will there always be a fine in the course of having diversion? I am a student working part time, making about $400 a month... I will be sending a money order to the lawyer for $595... and my appearance date being in 2 weeks month.. Im quite nervous about the other fines I have incurred. Thanks for the quick response Chuck!
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    Apr 17, 2012, 01:13 PM
    Can anyone give me more insight? I am looking to become an Optometrist in the future... If I do succed in getting diversion, will it still affect my chances of being an Optometrist? I'm due to get my fingerprints on the 23rd, and first appearance on the 30th. Do I ask for diversion on the day of my first appearance? Thanks in advance
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