My sister has been found stealing from the shop and driving

If your sister has been caught shoplifting (theft) then yes she could be charged to court.

As she was caught also driving with no licence that would also mean she was driving with no insurance, so that would also be another offence she would be charged with.

What did she steal and the value? has she previous convictions for theft?

OK so very low value. Any previous for doing this?

It is an entry level theft offence. The penalty for this would normally be a fine especially if her first offence. If she has previous then she would be looking a t a community order.

As for the motoring offences, no licence and no insurance, these would also be fines and points added to a licence

There will be a duty solicitor at court when she attends who she can use for free to represent her in court

Yes that is likely to happen.

Can I assist or clarify anything further?

That is an immigration matter, but yes the convictions could affect any application she makes.

I cannot advice one that I am answering the criminal law question relating the to theft and motoring offences.

She will need to ask a new question regarding the immigration law sorry.

Your welcome.

Can I assist or clarify anything further?

I am on line here only.

If you need a local lawyer then It may be helpful to instruct a local solicitor who specialises in this area of law. You can find a local firm using the Law Society website. www.lawsociety.org.uk

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