過去這裡有幾個類似的案例,(加拿大的情況),一般與美國的情況類似,要看您所在區域的檢察官是否起訴您,一般這種小額偷竊的情況,一般是罰款與一定時數的社區服務,如果您在未來數年沒有在犯案,案件可以dismiss. 但是是否會影響到您日後申請楓葉卡的機會就很難說。
老貓會建議您應該諮詢律師看看如何處理這個問題。
老貓在網上找到這兩個資料,是否有用您就看著辦
(記住這裡的資料是最嚴重的情況不是一般初犯的情況但是您應該知道您面對的是什麼樣的麻煩)
Canada
There is no specific offense of "shoplifting" under Canadian law. Instead, shoplifting is covered under the general provisions of the Criminal Code of Canada that deal with theft. According to section 322 of the Code theft is defined as taking or converting anything fraudulently and without colour of right, with the intent to deprive the owner of it, either permanently or temporarily. For punishment purposes, section 334 of the Code then categorizes theft according to the value and nature of the goods that are stolen. If the goods are worth less than $5000 the maximum possible punishment is 2 years imprisonment and/or $2000.00 in fines, while if the stolen goods are worth $5000 or more, or are a testamentary instrument, the crime may be punished by imprisonment for up to 10 years. However, first offenders often face only extrajudicial sanctions.
相關法律協助資料如下
https://www.lss.bc.ca/assets/resources/pubs_l/lach-chi.pdf