Shoplifting, Larceny, Robbery, Theft Caught for $2, Ban and Civil Demand

[MistakesHappen]

Hey, I'm 14 and I was caught shoplifting at a Store Name in Canada.I got 2 boxes of Pocky ($2) and walked out when the security guy got me and brought me up to his room. Police and parents were called.
I'm banned from the mall that I stole from for a year, was fined $65 from the police.
Mail from the store came back with a civil demand of $500. Me and my dad aren't willing to pay.
Then, court mail, saying my trial is May 31.
I don't really know if my dad has an Attourney or not and I'm looking for info/advice that'll help me.
Biggest mistake of my life. -sigh-

 

[thelawjournal]

By not paying your parents (since you are a minor) risk seeing fine triple or more. There is also the risk of a law suit that you cannot win. When that happens expect to pay thousands not hundreds

 

[MistakesHappen]

Thanks you very much. I'll be telling that to my dad the information. And when I go to court, do I risk having a criminal record? If so, should I ask for a diversion program?
And triple sounds.. scary. ._.

 

[thelawjournal]

Do not confuse the court fines with civil demand they are sperate issues. Yes talk to your attorney about Diversion to protect your record

 

[StoreDetectiveVet]

Since you're a minor, your parents are responable for the civil demand. If they refuse to pay the $500 the store will sue them, add court costs and lawyer fees, could be $1500+

 

[MistakesHappen]

Thanks for the replies guys.
A couple more questions.

I'm going to court, what should I usually do?

Should I just stand there saying yes/no, sir when needed?

One more thing... should I ask the judge directly for a diversion program?

 

[thelawjournal]

I'm going to court, what should I usually do?
Whatever your Attorney tells you

Should I just stand there saying yes/no, sir when needed?
You only say what your Attorney tellls you to say not a word more

One more thing... should I ask the judge directly for a diversion program?
No have your Attorney talk to DA about this

 

[MistakesHappen]

Thanks alot.
It seems the officer that charged me gave me the biggest break in my life.
He didn't show up for court.

So, all I did was state my name and walk away...
It was weird.

But I definitely learned not to do it again. Thanks alot, I'm gonna post in to Testimonials.