sentences:  In both cases the penalty is imprisonment of up to seven years and a fine.The most serious theft offence is that of committing theft, having made preparation for causing death or hurt or restraint, or fear of death or of hurt or of restraint, to any person in order to commit the theft, or in order to effect an escape after committing the theft, or in order to retain property taken by the theft.The maximum penalty is imprisonment for up to ten years and caning with not less than three strokes.