John broke into a convenience store in town and stole approximately $3,500. The police were able to show witnesses pictures of John's features and quickly arrested him on the theft charges. Once the Crown looked over John's history, it was discovered that this was not his first offence of theft. This gave the prosecutors the option to decide whether to proceed as a summary conviction or an indictable one. How is John's offence classified?

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John's offence is classified as a hybrid offence. This means the prosecutors have the discretion to proceed either by summary conviction or by indictment, depending on factors such as the severity of the crime and the defendant's criminal history.

John Broke into a Convenience Store in Town and Stole