VIC Got caught in kmart While shoplifted

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User5716

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16 September 2019
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My friend and i got caught in the kmart as he shoplifted and i was with him at that time .we were arrested by police and taken to station we are both on student visa they told we will recieve summons and we may should go to court ,this is our first time .what are the consequences we will face plz help us in this situation .
 

James McGill 0708

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14 September 2019
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You should be okay, criminal convictions only effect a visa when the term of imprisonment exceeds 12 months. You won't go to prison for shoplifting from kmart.