It would depend on the individual, his circumstance, etc. If this is a man who commited theft due to severe poverty or such then the judge may settle on simply warning him and/or a lighter sentense. However in cases of those those who commit armed robbery and actually run a wholesale network then in such cases the rulings may defer. Either ways its about justice here..and I doubt anyone who abides in a Muslim country is actually unaware of its laws,Allahu alim. Don't do the crime if you can't do the time.