Stranger News Editor Erica C. Barnett took a deal this morning to avoid trial and dodge a criminal record after allegedly boosting an $8.99 bottle of wine from the northern Broadway QFC. She will be required to perform eight hours of community service within 30 days, as well as stay away from QFC and any criminal shenanigans for the next 90 days. If she complies, the city will dismiss the theft charge, though the fact that it was filed will remain in court records.