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Mar 27, 2008, 07:21 PM
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Charges for an 18 year old
What would happen to an 18 year old charges with theft under 5000
Say it was just a shirtt??
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Computer Expert and Renaissance Man
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Mar 27, 2008, 07:39 PM
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For a first time offense you will probably get probation. Get an attorney and ask about a diversion program.
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Mar 28, 2008, 06:27 AM
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Originally Posted by stephanie _xo
what would happen to an 18 year old charges with theft under 5000
say it was just a shirtt????
It was "just a shirt"? It's still shoplifting under $5,000.
I would say you are in Canada - youthful diversion is for those under 18 years of age.
Previous charges?
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Computer Expert and Renaissance Man
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Mar 28, 2008, 06:30 AM
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Note there are dozens of threads here asking the same question. I suggest you read them.
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Apr 2, 2008, 10:31 PM
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As a LP myself and having had arrested many, many people for stupid, petty thefts I can tell you that with the Canadian Justice system, if it is your first charge you do not need a lawyer. Most likely you can get the diversion, simply do a $100.00 or $200.00 donation to a charity of your choosing and charges are dropped. Although, you remain on the system but not with a criminal record. Therefore, you learn a lesson from this and not do it again because if you are caught the second time, it's time to get a lawyer!
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Apr 3, 2008, 04:21 AM
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Originally Posted by langm21
As a LP myself and having had arrested many, many people for stupid, petty thefts i can tell you that with the Canadian Justice system, if it is your first charge you do not need a lawyer. Most likely you can get the diversion, simply do a $100.00 or $200.00 donation to a charity of your choosing and charges are dropped. Although, you remain on the system but not with a criminal record. Therefore, you learn a lesson from this and not do it again because if you are caught the second time, it's time to get a lawyer!
I'm a little confused by your post - you say you are an LP. What is an LP? I am certainly familiar with the RCMP and OPP (and similar) but LP is new to me.
Your profile indicates you are a private investigator but you have arrested many, may people. Private Investigators don't arrest people in the US - they have law enforcement powers in Canada?
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Expert
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Apr 3, 2008, 05:27 AM
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Yes assuming this is in canada, and it is a first offense,
You will have probation, a large fine and also a large civil cost to the store, it may well be over 1000 dollars to store and fines plus probation time.
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Expert
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Apr 3, 2008, 05:28 AM
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LP is loss prevention, think of a store security person. They would stop and detain a person till the police get there.
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Apr 3, 2008, 05:46 AM
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Originally Posted by Fr_Chuck
LP is loss prevention, think of a store security person. They would stop and detain a person till the police get there.
Ah-hah! I was (obviously) thrown by the ability to arrest people.
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