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Theft & Property Offence Lawyers Sydney
If you face an allegation involving stealing, robbery, or break and enter, Principal Solicitor Joshua Jung can discuss the charge, evidence and available next steps.
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Types of Theft & Property Offences
General information about common theft and property allegations in NSW
Larceny (Stealing)
Taking and carrying away property belonging to another without consent with intent to permanently deprive under s.117 of the Crimes Act 1900.
Penalties depend upon the precise offence, applicable legislation, jurisdiction, objective seriousness and individual circumstances.
Possible Defences:
- Claim of right
- No intent to permanently deprive
- Honest and reasonable mistake
- Consent of owner
Break and Enter
Entering a building with intent to commit a serious indictable offence, including burglary of homes and commercial premises.
Penalties depend upon the precise offence, applicable legislation, jurisdiction, objective seriousness and individual circumstances.
Possible Defences:
- Mistaken identity
- No intent to commit offence
- Lawful authority
- Alibi defence
Robbery
Stealing from a person using force or putting them in fear. Armed robbery carries significantly heavier penalties.
Penalties depend upon the precise offence, applicable legislation, jurisdiction, objective seriousness and individual circumstances.
Possible Defences:
- Mistaken identity
- No use of force
- Duress
- Insufficient evidence
Receiving Stolen Property
Knowingly receiving property that was stolen or obtained through an indictable offence.
Penalties depend upon the precise offence, applicable legislation, jurisdiction, objective seriousness and individual circumstances.
Possible Defences:
- No knowledge property was stolen
- Honest purchase
- Claim of right
- Insufficient evidence of knowledge
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