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    Dec 15, 2013, 09:41 AM
    Shoplifting in Quebec
    Got caught shoplifting a pack of 8 AA Duracell batteries,value at $7.99,at Canadian Tire.Went to the back with sedurity officer.I had no ID on me, but I gave him my real name,real address, social security number, no lying.He didn't call the police, didn't make me sign any paper, nothing. My first time in my life with trouble with the law,I'm 60 years old.Will I go to court? He mention something civil fine.. Should I pay the civil fine? I read somewher (USA posts) that you don't have to pay the civil fine... isit true? idon't remember exact words, I was so ashame of myself... anyway my first time & last time for me for sure... I learn my lesson
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    Dec 15, 2013, 12:25 PM
    What happens depends totally on the store, or on corporate offices.
    - They may do nothing (not likely, but all you can do is wait)
    - You may get a company fine for legal fees. Some stores charge as much as $500!
    - You may go to court (not likely, from what they said)

    All you can do is wait...
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    Dec 15, 2013, 12:45 PM
    ... He mention something civil fine.. Should I pay the civil fine? ...
    Wait until you get served with the paperwork. If that happens, probably, yes. The alternative, I suspect, will be criminal charges and you don't want that.
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    Dec 15, 2013, 01:16 PM
    Thank you to joypulv & AK lawyer for your help... yes, I'm going to pay the civil find when I receive it, I don't want any more trouble with the law... I'm too old for that... I don't want to go to jail.I will let you know what happen... might be a while as I got caught on Dec.12 .I feel so ashame of myself, a 60 years old man doing that... I should know better...
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    Dec 15, 2013, 01:28 PM
    I'm 67. I shoplifted quite a bit when I was 19. I was miserable. Maybe something is missing in your life?
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    Dec 15, 2013, 01:37 PM
    Ya I have been very down & depressed in the last few months, I don't know what it is... I'm usually a very social person all my life... I guess I should go see my doctor & talk about it with him...
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    Dec 15, 2013, 05:24 PM
    If you can afford tests of your chemistry before therapy for depression, ask for that.
    You sure you don't have any clue about changes in your life?
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