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Robbery & Theft

Stealing involves taking the property of another person with the intention of permanently depriving that person of the property without their consent. Stealing can also mean:

·         taking money

·         receiving stolen property or stolen goods

·         obtaining money or goods by false pretences

Additionally, stealing can also include shoplifting, and if you have been accused of a stealing offence it may be treated as a summary offence, which will be dealt in a local court, or more serious stealing and theft offences, may be considered as an indictable offence, and can lead to imprisonment.

Robbery and burglary offences can attract significant jail time and the courts have traditionally taken a hardline approach towards any person found guilty of robbery or burglary. For robbery or burglary offences that have an aggravating feature, such as the use of weapons, violence or done in company, the courts may convict and sentence an offender to a period of jail time that can last decades. Therefore, if you or a person you know is in trouble due to a robbery or burglary offence, it is essential that you find a lawyer to help with your matter, and by using the FindLaw Directory, you can find a lawyer who will be able to help you with any problem you may have.


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Date: 09 Feb 2012, Filed under: Court Appearances, Resisting Arrest, Anti-Social Laws, Indecent and Sexual Assault, Murder, Sexual Offences, Drug Offences, Weapons, Assault & Battery, Robbery & Theft, Drink Driving, Speeding, Drug Driving, Traffic Matters

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Protecting your security interests before the PPSA’s transitional provisions end

Date: 21 Feb 2013, Filed under: Robbery & Theft, Privacy & Surveillance, Insurance, Privacy, Asset Protection, Asset Protection

With less than 12 months before the Personal Property Securities Act’s transitional provisions end, you should ensure that any security interests you have...

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Date: 14 Nov 2012, Filed under: Bail Applications, Court Appearances, Anti-Social Laws, Indecent and Sexual Assault, Murder, Sexual Offences, Drug Offences, Human Trafficking, Weapons, Assault & Battery, Robbery & Theft, Arson, Apprehended Violence Orders, Drink Driving, Speeding, Licence Appeals, Drug Driving, Traffic Matters, Witnesses and Victims, Criminal Law Matters

What is bail? Bail is often misunderstood and this article will explain the considerations the courts will make when granting bail, and what happens to...

Can intoxication from alcohol or drugs be used as a defence to a crime?

Date: 13 Nov 2012, Filed under: Court Appearances, Anti-Social Laws, Indecent and Sexual Assault, Murder, Sexual Offences, Drug Offences, Weapons, Assault & Battery, Robbery & Theft, Drink Driving, Criminal Law Matters

Can being intoxicated or drunk be used as a defence for criminal matters? Find out here.

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