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    badesicion Posts: 8, Reputation: 1
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    Jul 24, 2008, 11:29 AM
    I have no idea what to do.
    So I was officially charged with theft under $5000 today, I got my letter in the mail, and now I don't know what my next step should be. I have to go into the police station and then to court. Do I need a lawyer, if so how do I get one? Can I go to court by myself I just am compeltely lost of what is expected of me. Help please.
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    Jul 24, 2008, 11:33 AM
    You have to provide a little more details, such as is this your first offence, what amount did you take, a brief summary of the circumstances surrounding your case in order to get proper advice.
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    Jul 24, 2008, 11:38 AM
    This was my first offence it was around $100 dollars worth of merchandise from the bay. I'm 19 years old and have never been in trouble with the law before. I'm also from BC if that makes a difference.
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    Jul 24, 2008, 11:42 AM
    You need to seek a "diversion". This is a process available in Canada that will substitute community service for a conviction. You go on probation during which you perform some community service. At the end of the probation your record is expunged. In the meantime no conviction is ever entered into your record.
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    Jul 24, 2008, 11:46 AM
    Do I need a lawyer to get a diversion program?
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    Jul 24, 2008, 11:51 AM
    No, I don't think so. When you go the court they will probably offer you the diversion program, if they don't for some reason then you should contact a lawyer then. There will be time for you to obtain a lawyer if needed before anything would be finalized.
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    Jul 24, 2008, 12:43 PM
    To get a diversion program will I plead guilty or not guilty?
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    Jul 24, 2008, 12:45 PM
    No you don't plead at all. Go down to your local court and inquire about it.
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    Jul 24, 2008, 02:35 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by badesicion
    Do i need a lawyer to get a diversion program?


    The various Courts handle diversion in different ways but it is my understanding that you must be preapproved and the best way to do that is to consult with an Attorney first and see what the Attorney can arrange with the Crown Prosecutor. Best to have the Crown Prosecutor recommend diversion (if you qualify) from the beginning.
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