theft under 5000 dollar.tourist visa

beautyR · #1 Sep 30, 2007, 09:25 AM

my friend mother-in-law charged with theft under 5000 and shes only tourist here in canada.Sha had $60 worth of merchandize from walmart store.Is there anyway she can set out of this and not have a criminal record?her visa for staying here is until next year,is she got a criminal record and cannot affecting her record as a visitor? help...tnx

beautyR · Oct 2, 2007, 10:47 PM

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Originally Posted by excon

Hello beauty:

If I was her, I'd hire a lawyer. Otherwise, she's just taking her chances....

excon

tnx...but the problem is they dont have money to hire a lawyer...what is her chances? is she got convicted?

Lowtax4eva · Oct 3, 2007, 08:48 AM

If she is convicted she will be asked to leave Canada, im surprised she hasnt been asked to leave already.

Why would they allow someone from another country who has commited a crime while visiting to remain here?



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