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    tinkerbell39 Posts: 2, Reputation: 1
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    Jan 13, 2008, 11:13 PM
    Need to really clear my head
    I've been coming here for like the past week cause my friend has been charged with theft under 5000.( this is in Canada). And is a First time offender as well
    Now there is no way that he can go to jail right. I mean he has a lawyer and everything, is in school has a band. Right he'll be slapped with like community service.

    Please help cause I want to make sure my optimistic outlook on things right now isn't a total bust thanks!
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    Jan 13, 2008, 11:40 PM
    While the Canadian Criminal Code allows for a judge to sentence someone convicted of Theft Under to a jail term of no more than 2 years (assuming your friend is 18 or older), it is unlikely that he will receive a jail term as a first time offender. With my experience working at a probation office, I would guess he would get a term of probation, possibly including community service.

    If he is under 18, then as a first time offender for a property offence, he will not receive any jail time.
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    Jan 13, 2008, 11:42 PM
    Oh yea forgot to mention he was over 18
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    Jan 14, 2008, 10:09 AM
    - First time offender.
    - Theft UNDER 5000.
    - Hired a lawyer.

    He won't get jail time. Odds are the lawyer will be referring him to a diversion where he would have to pay a charitable donation, or small amount of community service. Once this is completed, charges would be dropped.

    Since a lawyer has been hired, no need to worry about anything at all.
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    Jan 14, 2008, 10:35 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by tinkerbell39
    I've been coming here for like the past week cause my friend has been charged with theft under 5000.( this is in Canada). and is a First time offender as well
    Now there is no way taht he can go to jail right. I mean he has a lawyer and everything, is in school has a band. right he'll be slapped with like community service.

    please help cause i wanna make sure my optimistic outlook on things right now isnt a total bust thanks!

    He has an Attorney - what does the Attorney say could happen?
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