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Apr 3, 2007, 09:52 AM
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Theft Under 5000 - First Time - This week officially sucks.
I recently did something extremely stupid at my local casino, I got a bit drunk and stole someone's coat... I left the coat and the coats most valuables (cell phone) there in a restaurant but I accidentally left some keys in my pocket, the cops came to my house and questioned me, I told them I left the stuff there and gave the keys back.
I was charged with theft under $5000, he said he made a note of me being so cooperative, if that means anything.
I'm in Canada so... What could happen? What do I do? Should I get a lawyer and try to work something out because if I get a record my life will suck even more, so many jobs I won't be able to get. My court date is in 5 weeks, but I go in for finger prints in a few days (what does that mean)
My parents are really... really disappointed and pissed, if its not drugs its gambling, I'm ridden with anxiety and depression, I decided to go to a depression clinics 3 week program...
What now cancer?
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Apr 3, 2007, 10:02 AM
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Yes get a lawyer and I hope you didn't admit anything to cops. First rule no matter how nice they are do not admit anything. It sounds like you already did though, so a lawyer can get you some kind of plea bargain. Keep your nose clean and keep up with the therapy
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Apr 3, 2007, 10:08 AM
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Oh and look, in a few years this will just be a bump in the road.
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Apr 3, 2007, 10:18 AM
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Thanks man I really appreciate it. Ironically enough my coat was lost/stolen at that same damn casino just a few days ago (before my incident) and I didn't get no damn police investigation.
Anyway, they have it on camera, I honestly thought I wouldn't get caught and wouldn't care about a damn coat, especially if I didn't keep it. Soooo ****ing stupid, that poor bastard must have came back and said where the **** is my coat?
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Apr 3, 2007, 11:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Christos
that poor bastard must have came back and said where the **** is my coat?
I agree, that is probably what he said. I know I would have said that.
Everyone who gets arrested has their fingerprints taken, so don’t sweat that.
As for your trial, contact a lawyer. Since this is your first offence, a good lawyer can help you work out a plea bargain so you won’t get a criminal record.
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Apr 5, 2007, 11:36 PM
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Its illegal to put cameras (even for casinos) in bathrooms right? That's where I went though the coat.. ugh (im never drinking again)
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Ultra Member
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Apr 6, 2007, 12:35 PM
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So you stole the coat in the bathroom?
Depending on where the camera was placed in the bathroom, it might have been okay.
If it wasn't placed in a stall or close to a urinal where people can be seen naked, I think the cameras are OK. I do not fully know the law on that.
I would suspect that is why most store just don't put cameras in the bathroom at all. (or change rooms for that matter)
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Expert
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Apr 6, 2007, 01:55 PM
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Ok get that lawyer, and while of course he can not have you lie in court, a coat is not a big deal, he can try and talk to them and see if they will accept that it was a error and you were drunk.
I don't believe much will happen about it, ( may want to do the AA thing to stop drinking) if you read about 1/2 of the legal issues they start with I was out drinking, We had stopped ot have some drinks, there is some relationship here I think.
But in the aspect of things a minor convicton like this, will have or should have lttle effect after a few years.
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Jun 22, 2007, 05:40 PM
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Hey guys here's an update
I got a lawyer for 500$ (he gave me a break fee wize) and I got a stay if I went to these stupid meetings. I went to them all and now its over.
So all in all everythings good. Whew
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