My question involves criminal law for the state of: OR
Hello all,
Made a stupid decision, shoplifted a bottle of wine and now stuck with a Theft III citation for $525. Looking into the Municipal Courts website, i found this:
Shoplift/Theft Deferred Prosecution
The shoplift/theft deferred prosecution program, for first time offenders, requires an up front guilty plea, agreement to pay court costs and restitution (if imposed), no new theft related offenses during the deferred prosecution program period, and attendance at a Circuit Court in-custody arraignment session. Successful completion of all the terms and conditions of the six month deferred prosecution program will result in the charge being dismissed. Failure to complete the terms and conditions of the deferred prosecution program will result in acceptance of the up front guilty plea and move to sentencing.
Now I have just a few questions about clarification if anyone can help..
1) What exactly are the "court costs" and "restitution"?
2) Are either of these the base fine ($525) and/or does the deferred prosecution void that fine?
3) If the fine still needs to paid, will this option prevent me from a payment plan?
Thanks!

