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manitoba · Feb 11, 2007, 10:14 AM

Eight years ago I shoplifted from a store.. could I still be charged if it was caught on camera. This is canada. It has bothered me for years. I need to know if this is possiable and what I can do about it. I was not caught but I could be on camera. Please help.. thankyou:

CaptainForest · Feb 11, 2007, 01:54 PM

For summary offences, the SOL is 6 months. (see Criminal Code, section 786 (2) ).

For indictable offences, there is no SOL.

Sexual assault is an indictable offence.

Theft under $5000 Cdn is a hybrid offence, (Criminal Code, section 334) meaning it can be prosecuted summarily or by indictment. If by summary, the 6 month SOL exists, but if my indictment, there is no time limit.

See Print for the complete Criminal Code.

l99057j · Feb 11, 2007, 02:48 PM

Not that it matters from a legal perspective, but how much was the item worth, and how old were you at the time?

maebarr · Feb 11, 2007, 11:53 PM

I would say no, the statute of limitations has passed. However, I am not an attorney, but I would bet money on it. And also, if they wanted to arrest you wouldn't they have done it when the crime was committed.