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    Apr 19, 2009, 08:06 PM
    Theft under $5000
    I am from calgary Alberta so I worked at a sports store and I stole stuff for $600 dollars and got caught and arrested and I agreed to doing it with the loss prevention guy and the police and I got a court date , also I used to check in at work and leave I did this for 3 days. I am 21 and this is my first offence what will be the consequences? What will happen at the court? Thanks
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    Apr 20, 2009, 05:32 AM
    Theft from employer is treated very seriously in Canada. I would get a lawyer and try to get a conditional discharge which would probably be your best.
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    Apr 20, 2009, 01:48 PM
    Thanks for the reply emery
    Since I already admitted to doing it should I still get a lawyer?
    What if I go in myself what would be the punishment?
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    Apr 20, 2009, 05:48 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by ASB1 View Post
    thanx for the reply emery
    since i already admitted to doing it should i still get a lawyer?
    what if i go in myself what would be the punishment?

    Get an Attorney - each Province is different and the Attorney can tell you what to expect.
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    Apr 20, 2009, 07:04 PM

    There are first offender programs, but an attorney will help you work for the best deal you can get.

    I would not even go to traffic court without one if I wanted to win or at least try to get the best deal
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    Apr 21, 2009, 08:11 PM

    But how much will that cost me around?
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    Apr 22, 2009, 05:29 AM
    If I had to guess I would say between $2,500 and up to $5,000 or $6,000 depending of course on what is involved.
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    Apr 22, 2009, 05:46 AM

    In my area Attorneys in criminal court - which this is - are charging $1,500 for the first appearance, $1,000 for subsequent appearances and in the area of $250 an hour for "office" work.
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    Apr 22, 2009, 02:35 PM

    Do you think my punishment will be worse if I go in without a lawyer like the loss prevention guy was serious about me having a criminal record forever and he wants that. Will it make any difference if I take a lawyer or I don't?
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    Apr 23, 2009, 05:28 AM

    It could make a difference it is hard to say best to consult a lawyer to have more expertise regarding your case and definitely worth paying money to a lawyer if he can avoid a criminal record for you
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