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For details on penalties, check script [[Conditional Sentences, Probation and Discharges (Script 203)|203]], called “Conditional Sentences, Probation and Discharges”. | For details on penalties, check script [[Conditional Sentences, Probation and Discharges (Script 203)|203]], called “Conditional Sentences, Probation and Discharges”. | ||
Under Section 334(b) of the Criminal Code, for a theft where the value does not exceed $5,000, the maximum fine is $2000, and the maximum jail term is 2 years. As well, you have to pay a victim surcharge, which is 15% of your fine (if you get a fine) or $50 – or a higher amount if the judge orders it. If the item is worth $5000 or more, the fine, jail term and victim surcharge are higher. The ''Criminal Code'' is available at [http://laws.justice.gc.ca laws.justice.gc.ca]. Click on “English” and then on “''Criminal Code''”. | Under Section 334(b) of the ''Criminal Code'', for a theft where the value does not exceed $5,000, the maximum fine is $2000, and the maximum jail term is 2 years. As well, you have to pay a victim surcharge, which is 15% of your fine (if you get a fine) or $50 – or a higher amount if the judge orders it. If the item is worth $5000 or more, the fine, jail term and victim surcharge are higher. The ''Criminal Code'' is available at [http://laws.justice.gc.ca laws.justice.gc.ca]. Click on “English” and then on “''Criminal Code''”. | ||
For a first conviction, a judge will usually fine you several hundred dollars and put you on probation that forbids you from going back to the same store for a year. | For a first conviction, a judge will usually fine you several hundred dollars and put you on probation that forbids you from going back to the same store for a year. | ||