[Christos]

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?

[Matt3046]

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

[Matt3046]

Oh and look, in a few years this will just be a bump in the road.

[Christos]

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?

[CaptainForest]

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.

[Christos]

Its illegal to put cameras (even for casinos) in bathrooms right? That's where I went though the coat.. ugh (im never drinking again)

[CaptainForest]

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)

[Fr_Chuck]

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.

[Christos]

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