Q: Can someone move to Canada if they have a felony
Theft by check 1300 dollars all time served
A: Whether you are eligible to leave the county, state or country, is dependent upon your probation, parole or reporting conditions. Theft under $1,500 is generally a misdemeanor offense unless you have prior theft convictions which enhance you to a felony. Some Theft by Check cases are considered Fraud/Forgery and could be filed as felonies as well. If you completed time served that would mean you received a conviction and served your time in jail. The term, by its nature, indicates you would not be on parole. You will want to check with an immigration attorney to determine if Canada will extend a visa to you with a felony conviction, but there does not appear to be a criminal record in Texas that would prevent you from leaving the country.
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