Charged for theft under 5000

[rahuldiscreet007]

Hi..I am student doing my masters. I did a huge mistake by stealing money from my employer (nearly 400$). I got terminated from the employment. I am asked to appear In the court on July 10th. I am charged for theft under 5000$ section 334. I am really guilty of what I did every second of if my life and this is my first offence. Please help me.,what should I do? I contacted a lawyer. He is asking for a fees of 1000$ and not guaranteed of discharge. Please tell me details of it. Will it become a criminal record? It affects my career? I feel so depressed

 

[k.h.p.]

You need to talk to your lawyer. Theft like this is a hybrid offence, meaning that a conviction makes you criminally inadmissible to Canada. Additionally, you must now always answer yes to questions of "have you ever committed, been arrested for, or charged with" a crime.

No lawyer can guarantee you a discharge; that's not how the criminal justice system works. You can work with your lawyer to try to achieve one, that's the only way you're not criminally inadmissible to Canada.

 

[rahuldiscreet007]

Is there any way I can get a discharge through diversion program? I have a appointment with my lawyer tomorrow

 

[k.h.p.]

I'm not a lawyer, I can't give you legal advice. You need to talk to your lawyers about diversion. It's up to the prosecutor.

 

[rahuldiscreet007]

Okay thank you

 

[dotslash227]

These are serious legal issues. You should consult lawyers over such issues instead of random internet strangers.