First shoplifting at Target in New Jersey

[aaron]

Pretrial intervention (PTI) allows you to avoid a conviction if you successfully complete the program. Your arrest will likely trigger your being terminated from the program, with your case put back on the trial docket. A judge looking at your case will be curious as to why you would blow such a big break, and why you are continuing to shoplift.

If you do have a bipolar disorder which is not under control, get back together with your doctors and get your medication(s) adjusted to get it back under control. Panther's response was characteristically intemperate, but he is right about this: "My bipolar disorder made me do it" is something that is heard from shoplifting defendants far too often, usually as a complete fabrication. So if you're going to make medical claims, you should be prepared to document them.

[panther10758]

Panther's response was characteristically intemperate,

Hey I resemble that remark!

[iamlost415]

Pretrial intervention (PTI) allows you to avoid a conviction if you successfully complete the program. Your arrest will likely trigger your being terminated from the program, with your case put back on the trial docket. A judge looking at your case will be curious as to why you would blow such a big break, and why you are continuing to shoplift.

If you do have a bipolar disorder which is not under control, get back together with your doctors and get your medication(s) adjusted to get it back under control. Panther's response was characteristically intemperate, but he is right about this: "My bipolar disorder made me do it" is something that is heard from shoplifting defendants far too often, usually as a complete fabrication. So if you're going to make medical claims, you should be prepared to document them.

I have already spoken to both my Dr.'s and they are planning on helping me by writting letters and adjusting meds.
So will they notify my PTI officer or do I need to?
Will I possibly be put on probation instead?

[panther10758]

I have already spoken to both my Dr.'s and they are planning on helping me by writting letters and adjusting meds.
So will they notify my PTI officer or do I need to?
Will I possibly be put on probation instead?

Doubtful you will most likely need to notify PO and courts. Far as probation thats a coin toss no one here can accuratley predict a judges response. I might add that judges too see and hear the Bi polar defense and it may not wash with them either.

[souperdave]

.. I am trying to be civil.. which I might add is something you are NOT!
I read your other posts to people and they don't come one here to be put down.. they look for answers.
How about trying to be a decent person and not a smart ass?
Do you know ANYTHING about me? But you make this assumption about me.. or anyone on here.. if they've done wrong you think they are scum. Yea we may be but like I said.. we're here for help.. not for your sarcasm. Why not post somewhere else if you're gonna be a jerk to us all.

You go LOST!!! Panther, stop being such an insensitive jerk! And how about the decent person part too???

Don't ya just luv the positive reinforcement Panth???? I know I do! Every time someone posts that I'm a ________ (fill in the blank), I gets all warm and fuzzy feelin' inside.

IT'S NOT RUDE OR MEAN OR ANYTHING ELSE........IT'S CALLED (brutal?) HONESTY PEOPLE!!! AND THOSE OF US ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE LAW CALL IT AS WE SEE IT........then we hurt your delicate wittle feelings.

Would someone call 9-wah-wah!!! We need a Wahbulance over here. Another 'lifter's delicate sensibilities is in need of attention......

[panther10758]

I warned you there were some here far more brutal than I lol Where have you been soups I needed you!

[souperdave]

Been way too busy with 'posters'.

The Xmas boostin' season is getting off to an early start!

[panther10758]

Yes it is and the frequent post on this site and others shows it too

[aaron]

If you want to chit-chat, take it to banter please.