The previous two convictions would not apply to joyriding. That's a separate offence under the Criminal Code. So it would have to be three convictions under the new offence of motor vehicle theft.
Paula Clarke Counsel, Criminal Law Policy Section, Department of Justice
The previous two convictions would not apply to joyriding. That's a separate offence under the Criminal Code. So it would have to be three convictions under the new offence of motor vehicle theft.
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