Stealing & Property Offences

In Western Australia, if you are charged with committing a property offence, the value of the property to have been stolen, as well as the circumstances of the offence, will determine the seriousness of the charge. For example, an offence can be said to be aggravated if you were with another person, or if someone was home, or if someone was injured during the offence.

The facts of the offence will determine if your matter can be dealt with by the Magistrates Court or the District Court. The penalties for these types of offences are much higher in the District Court.

Some of these offences carry lengthy mandatory prison terms.

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  • It is important to understand the offence for which you have been charged and the penalties that can apply.

    It is important to understand the evidence that will be relied upon by the prosecution to prove the charge.

    It is important to receive legal advice at the earliest opportunity to secure the best available outcome in the circumstances.

  • I can assist you with all types of offences, including:

    • Stealing

    • Stealing as a servant

    • Burglary

    • Home Burglary

    • Aggravated Home Burglary

    • Robbery

    • Armed Robbery 

    • Aggravated Armed Robbery

    • Criminal damage

    • Criminal damage by fire

    • Fraud

    • Gains benefit by fraud

    • Receiving

    • Possession of stolen or unlawfully obtained property

  • I can provide detailed advice to you by:

    • assessing each charge against you and advising whether the charge has been properly laid

    • advising the strength of the case against you

    • consider the prospects of negotiating your matter to a lesser charge or making a submission to discontinue any or all charges

    • detailing the likely penalty for the charge should you be found guilty

    I can offer representation at all court hearings including bail, trial or sentencing.