{"id":19186,"date":"2020-03-02T08:01:22","date_gmt":"2020-03-02T13:01:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.verreaudufresneavocats.com\/?p=19186"},"modified":"2026-05-06T14:06:34","modified_gmt":"2026-05-06T18:06:34","slug":"theft-sentences","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.verreaudufresneavocats.com\/en\/publications\/criminal-penal-law\/theft-sentences\/","title":{"rendered":"The Offence of Theft: Sentences"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Have you been arrested for theft? Our criminal law lawyers in Qu\u00e9bec City<\/a> explain the sentence a person charged with theft faces, including theft of property under $5,000 or over $5,000.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Sentences by type of theft<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The offence of theft<\/a> covers a wide range of behaviour, which can vary greatly in seriousness. Naturally, the sentences also vary, which means that the sentencing range is broad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Definition<\/strong>: the \u201csentencing range\u201d represents the sentences that have been imposed in the past for a given offence, from the lowest to the highest. It is a guide that the sentencing judge can use.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Theft of property worth $5,000 or less is punishable by a maximum of 2 years\u2019 imprisonment<\/strong>, while theft of property worth more than $5,000 is punishable by a maximum of 10 years\u2019 imprisonment<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Robbery<\/strong>, which is objectively more serious because it involves an element of violence, is punishable by life imprisonment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As with any other offence, before considering a prison sentence, the court must examine the possibility of less restrictive sanctions<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For theft, the following sentences may be possible, depending on the particular circumstances of each case: a discharge<\/a>, probation, a fine, a conditional sentence of imprisonment, an intermittent sentence or a prison sentence. For more on this, we invite you to read our general article on sentencing in criminal law<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Definitions<\/strong>:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A conditional sentence of imprisonment<\/strong>, also called imprisonment in the community, is a prison sentence served at home.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

An intermittent sentence<\/strong>, also called weekend imprisonment, is a prison sentence served in a correctional facility, usually for up to two days a week.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In both cases, certain conditions must be met before such a sentence can be imposed.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

2. Sentences based on the offender\u2019s personal situation<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The fundamental principle of sentencing is that \u201ca sentence must be proportionate to the gravity of the offence<\/strong> and the degree of responsibility of the offender<\/strong>\u201d (section 718.1 of the Criminal Code<\/em>). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition, \u201ca sentence should be increased or reduced to account for any relevant aggravating or mitigating circumstances<\/strong> relating to the offence or the offender\u201d (section 718.2(a) of the Criminal Code<\/em>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In other words, the sentence must be individualized<\/strong> for each case and each offender. That is why sentences for the same offence can vary so widely. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

At the sentencing stage, the defence lawyer\u2019s job is therefore to bring out the factors in the client\u2019s favour before the court, so that the sentence imposed fits the accused\u2019s personal situation and the seriousness of the offence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Consult our criminal lawyers without delay. They can analyze the appropriate sentence for you when a trial is not an option. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. All possible sentences <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

To sum up, here is a table of all the possible sentences for the various theft charges, depending on the mode of prosecution (summary conviction or indictment):<\/p>\n\n\n\n
TYPES OF THEFT<\/strong><\/th>SENTENCES<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
<\/td>Mode of prosecution<\/strong><\/td>Discharge<\/td>Probation<\/td>Fine<\/td>Conditional<\/td>Intermittent<\/td>Prison<\/td><\/tr>
Theft under $5,000<\/td>Summary conviction<\/td>\u2714<\/td>\u2714<\/td>\u2714<\/td>\u2714<\/td>\u2714<\/td>\u2714<\/td><\/tr>
Indictable
offence<\/td>		\u2714<\/td>\u2714<\/td>\u2714<\/td>\u2714<\/td>\u2714<\/td>\u2714<\/td><\/tr>
Theft over $5,000<\/td>Summary conviction<\/td>\u2714<\/td>\u2714<\/td>\u2714<\/td>\u2714<\/td>\u2714<\/td>\u2714<\/td><\/tr>
Indictable
offence<\/td>		\u2714<\/td>\u2714<\/td>\u2714<\/td><\/td>\u2714<\/td>\u2714<\/td><\/tr>
Motor vehicle theft<\/td>Summary conviction<\/td>\u2714<\/td>\u2714<\/td>\u2714<\/td>\u2714<\/td>\u2714<\/td>\u2714<\/td><\/tr>
Indictable
offence<\/td>		\u2714<\/td>\u2714<\/td>\u2714<\/td><\/td>\u2714<\/td>\u2714<\/td><\/tr>
Robbery<\/td>Indictable
offence<\/td>		<\/td>\u2714<\/td>\u2714<\/td><\/td>\u2714<\/td>\u2714<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n\n\n\n
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Caution<\/strong> \u2013 minimum sentences:<\/strong> when the Criminal Code provides for a minimum prison sentence, the other, less restrictive sentences are not available. In other words, the judge must impose the minimum term of imprisonment on the offender. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Note that such minimum sentences exist for robbery and for motor vehicle theft, depending on the circumstances.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Contact us<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

To find out what sentences you may be facing, consult our criminal lawyers<\/a>, who will give you a straight answer about your situation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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