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Facing a stealing or burglary charge can feel stressful and uncertain, particularly when court proceedings and potential penalties are involved. Our team takes a calm and considered approach, helping clients understand the legal process, prepare their defence, and navigate each stage with greater clarity.
Whether you are responding to a lower-level property offence or a more serious allegation, we provide practical guidance and strong representation tailored to your circumstances.
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If you are convicted of burglary your penalty will depend on the severity of your offence and any mitigating factors that a skilled burglary lawyer may be able to outline as part of your defence. Prison sentences if you are convicted can range from 3 to 20 years, and fines of up to $36,000 can be imposed.
Duress may be a potential defence against a burglary charge (for example, if you were threatened by another person to commit the act). A lack of intent to commit a criminal offence once inside the premises is another possible defence.
Penalties for theft depend on the severity of the case, including the value of the property stolen. They also depend on whether you are a repeat offender. Recent changes to Western Australian legislation now allow for repeat offenders to be given jail time of up to two years and a $24,000 fine even for stealing items valued at $1,000 or less.
Stealing where the value of the property in question does not exceed $10,000 and no other circumstances apply carries a jail time of up to two years and a $24,000 if dealt in the Magistrates Court and up to 7 years on indictment (District Court).
Stealing by a clerk or servant from their employer or where the offender comes into possession of the thing by virtue of their employment where the value of the thing stolen exceeds $10,000.00 carries a maximum of 10 years imprisonment.
Possible defences against theft charges include mistakenly assuming you had the owner’s consent, a genuine belief that the property was abandoned or that you were acting under duress at the time of the theft.
If you are convicted of wilfully and unlawfully damaging the property of another person, then you could face imprisonment for up to 14 years depending on the specific circumstances of the case and/or a fine of up to $36,000.
A potential defence against a charge of causing criminal damage to property could be that you acted under duress. Skilled legal representation is crucial if you are charged with this offence.
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