Hi, Just wondering , whats are the charges/Penalties will be for first time offenders of shoplifters? My frd will be charge to court, wondering what will my frd end up with??
Need some help and advice.. Thanks..
Fine , jail or both.
fine? jail? just first time offend only...erm.. where can i find information on what are the penalties be like from any website?
Punishment for Section 380 of the Penal Code, Chapter 224, is as follows:
Theft in dwelling-house, etc.
380. Whoever commits theft in any building, tent or vessel, which building, tent or vessel is used as a human dwelling, or for the custody of property, shall be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to 7 years, and shall also be liable to fine.
[retrieved from http://statutes.agc.gov.sg/]
However, with your friend being a first-time offender and all, the punishment might not be the maximum punishment lah. This will depend entirely on the judge.