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  • Jan 24, 2007, 05:55 PM
    johnbaptist1981
    Theft under 5000
    Wondering what is the most possible sentence for a guy25 who stole 3 batteries in superstore ?
  • Jan 24, 2007, 09:21 PM
    CaptainForest
    You are in Canada?

    Maximum of 2 years in jail.

    Most likely you won't get any jail time if this is your first offence.

    Talk with a lawyer.
  • Jan 24, 2007, 09:43 PM
    johnbaptist1981
    Yes, Iam in Canada.And mostly what is the punishment for my case? My case was very stupid... I went to superstore with my friend,he told me he needed to buy batteries, and then I took it for him, he took the batteries out of the package and gave me back the empty package to let me throw it, I did not do that and gave him back the package ,when he throw it away, the security saw it. ( The security said because I picked the batteries and that's why I am under arrest. About my friend, he just threw the backage away,that's why none of his business...
  • Jan 25, 2007, 05:37 PM
    CaptainForest
    Sounds to me like you have a case for an acquittal.

    Contact a lawyer who can better help you.
  • Jan 25, 2007, 11:07 PM
    MrBill
    If you didn't leave the store with the batteries in your possession or try to leave with them then they have no case. I would personally file a counter suit against the store.
  • Jan 26, 2007, 10:10 AM
    CaptainForest
    I agree with you Mr. Bill in that from the sounds of it, John shouldn't be convicted.

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