I'm in a huge bind. Two days ago I got fired because for around 3 months I've been swiping cash from a till where I worked as a delicatessen clerk. When I was caught, LP confronted me and told me they would not press charges or call police-- they simply told me that the cash that went missing during my work shifts amounted to 800. I reasoned with them and we came up to a sum of 460 instead. The LP made me sign a form that promised I would return the 460 over the course of 10 months.
Then, the LP's boss told him he had to call the police and I was arrested. I was released relatively quickly under promise to appear in court, and my appearance is scheduled for January.
I am 19, a university student, this is my first offence and I hadn't known the heavy consequences of breaching a position of trust. I am alone on this and my parents will kick me out of the house if they know! I really don't want to go to jail, I regret what I did, and I really am willing to take responsibility! I've got my eyes set on applying for diversion (in British Columbia), should I seek the help of legal representation? Such as duty counsel since I cannot afford a lawyer? Please, any advice;;
Then, the LP's boss told him he had to call the police and I was arrested. I was released relatively quickly under promise to appear in court, and my appearance is scheduled for January.
I am 19, a university student, this is my first offence and I hadn't known the heavy consequences of breaching a position of trust. I am alone on this and my parents will kick me out of the house if they know! I really don't want to go to jail, I regret what I did, and I really am willing to take responsibility! I've got my eyes set on applying for diversion (in British Columbia), should I seek the help of legal representation? Such as duty counsel since I cannot afford a lawyer? Please, any advice;;