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Stealing property offenses in Australia involve unlawfully taking someone else’s property with the intent to permanently deprive the owner of it. These offenses can range from petty theft, such as shoplifting, to more serious crimes like burglary or armed robbery. The penalties for stealing vary depending on the value of the stolen property, the circumstances of the theft, and any prior criminal record. Consequences can include fines, community service, restitution to the victim, and imprisonment.
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Offences
Robbery
It is an offence to rob or assault a person with the intent to rob or steal any chattel, money or valuable security from another person.
Aggravated offence
An offence is aggravated under section 94 if the circumstances involve:
- The use of physical violence;
- The intentional or reckless infliction of bodily harm on a person; or
- The deprivation of any person of their liberty.
If you have been charged with robbery, call our criminal law specialists today on 0413 478 367 to arrange a free consultation. We are experienced criminal lawyers dedicated to defending your rights and achieving the best outcome for you.
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It is an offence pursuant to 112 of the Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) to break into a house or a premises and steal property or commit any other serious indictable offence within that house or premises.
The maximum penalty for this offence is 14 years imprisonment.
If the offence is committed “in circumstances of aggravation” such as having a weapon or being in the company of another person the maximum penalty is 20 years.
If the offence is committed “in circumstances of aggravation” such as wounding or possessing a dangerous weapon the maximum penalty is 25 years.
In order to be found guilty of this offence, the prosecution must prove each of the following beyond a reasonable doubt:
- that you broke something;
- and by breaking something you gained access into a house or premises; and
- that you entered the house or premises; and
- you committed a serious indictable offence within the house or premises such as steal, wounding etc
If you have been charged with a break and enter offence, call our criminal law specialists today on 0413 478 367 to arrange a free consultation. We are experienced criminal lawyers dedicated to defending your rights and achieving the best outcome for you.
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