Hi,
I've gone through the forums to make sure there wasn't an incident similar to mine, to not waste anybodys' time, but i couldn't find the information I needed.
Story:
I took someone's bag in a library, was apprehended by the owner going down the stairs. There were no valuables in the bag (only textbooks) but upon being called by the campus police (i am a student at the university) the officer informed me that i was being charged with a criminal offense and would receive a court date later where i was to appear.
Brief Questions:
1. (this is in Canada). Am i subject to a deferral of sorts? Ie. take a class and or do community service to get charges dropped?
2. There has been other thefts in the library, is it possible for them to pin various thefts on me?
3. What is the severity of the charge and what punishments should i expect to recieve? (I never left the building)
4. Should I expect to get kicked out of university?
Thank you for much for your time, I really appreciate your help in my time of need. I understand that most of you would recommend that I get a lawyer, which I am trying to do but its the weekend.
Again, Thanks for your time. looking forward to your input.

