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    Nov 10, 2011, 04:21 PM
    9 counts of theft under $5000.00/first offence
    I resigned my position at work last March because I was caught on tape stealing money out of the tntil from my employer. I was there for 13 years. The reason for stealing was I became addicted to Cocaine (I was not in my right mind) I am a 47 year old female with allot of regrets and remorse. They are charging me with 9 counts of theft under $5000.00 as I just got my summons 2 weeks ago. Since then I've been going to counseling. When they approached me they said I could resign with an OK letter of reference (which they did) and now their throwing this at me.. What are your thoughts if any?
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    Nov 10, 2011, 04:25 PM
    Hello f:

    Hire a good lawyer.

    excon
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    Nov 10, 2011, 04:27 PM
    I immediately got a legal aid lawyer as I am onto Social assistance... Btw I was a govt worker to boot.
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    Nov 10, 2011, 04:30 PM
    Hello again, f:

    Then follow his advice.

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    Nov 10, 2011, 09:14 PM
    I think you will be lucky not to do at least some jail time. Also I doubt your work place will actually give you a good reference.
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    Nov 10, 2011, 09:19 PM
    They gave me a good letter of reference already... So your saying I may do time in jail?
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    Nov 10, 2011, 09:42 PM
    With that many counts I can't see them not making you do a few weeks to a month and on probation, but it will be probation at least.

    Also a letter of reference is a lot different than reference if called. But that is to be seen, Now how any company I have ever known works. Esp after some years and managers change.

    Depends on the evidence but often a plea agreement can be done so there is no jail time
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    Nov 10, 2011, 09:48 PM
    I would die if I had to do jail time... Stupid things we do when we have an addiction...
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    Jan 16, 2012, 07:31 PM
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    Went to court last week and I'm on a conditional sentence. Four months on curfew, 10pm-6am. One year after that probation for 1 year. Criminal record which I can apply to be withdrawn after 2 years and 4 months. I also have to pay back a small amount which I took. So I'm sure it could have been worse but the judge could see how remorseful I was...
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    Jan 16, 2012, 07:33 PM
    Oh I also forgot 15 hours of community service...
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    Jan 16, 2012, 07:58 PM
    Hello again, f:

    I'm glad for you.. Thanks for letting us know.

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    Jan 16, 2012, 08:46 PM
    Keep coming back giving us updates how it is working. Good luck, hope you use this chance to get and stay clean.
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