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===If you are convicted of shoplifting=== | ===If you are convicted of shoplifting=== | ||
If a judge '''convicts''' you, the penalties for shoplifting can include one or more of the following things: | If a judge '''convicts''' you, the penalties for shoplifting can include one or more of the following things: | ||
* | *'''A discharge'''. The judge finds you guilty, but then discharges you instead of convicting you. Your discharge can be '''absolute''' (you won’t get a criminal record) or '''conditional''' (you won’t get a criminal record if you meet conditions the judge sets). | ||
*'''A suspended sentence'''. The judge convicts you but suspends sentencing you, and instead releases you on conditions set out in a '''probation order'''. | *'''A suspended sentence'''. The judge convicts you but suspends sentencing you, and instead releases you on conditions set out in a '''probation order'''. | ||
*'''A conditional sentence'''. The judge gives you a jail term, but allows you to serve it in the community as long as you follow certain conditions. | *'''A conditional sentence'''. The judge gives you a jail term, but allows you to serve it in the community as long as you follow certain conditions. | ||
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If it is your first offence and the value of the item is small, ask the judge for a '''discharge'''. A discharge allows you to avoid getting a '''criminal record''', which can prevent you from traveling to other countries, getting certain jobs, and applying for citizenship. | If it is your first offence and the value of the item is small, ask the judge for a '''discharge'''. A discharge allows you to avoid getting a '''criminal record''', which can prevent you from traveling to other countries, getting certain jobs, and applying for citizenship. | ||
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===If you receive a shoplifting notice or letter=== | ===If you receive a shoplifting notice or letter=== | ||
Shoplifting is a civil offence as well as a crime. Stores are open to the public, but they are also private businesses. Store owners can stop anyone they want from entering their store (as long as they don’t violate the BC ''Human Rights Code''). For example, a store owner can prohibit people who have stolen from the store from entering the store again. | Shoplifting is a civil offence as well as a crime. Stores are open to the public, but they are also private businesses. Store owners can stop anyone they want from entering their store (as long as they don’t violate the BC ''Human Rights Code''). For example, a store owner can prohibit people who have stolen from the store from entering the store again. | ||
