What the law states
Section 148 of the Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) states:
Whosoever steals in a dwelling-house any property shall be liable to imprisonment for seven years.
Example of this offence
An example of this offence includes taking an ornament from somebody’s house without necessarily needing to break and enter.
Penalty
The maximum penalty available if you are convicted of stealing property in a dwelling-house is 7 years imprisonment.
Defences to this charge
If you are charged with Stealing Property in a Dwelling House you may be able to defend the charge. Some defences available to this offence include:
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Duress
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Necessity
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Intoxication.
How can Prime Lawyers help you?
Just because you have been charged with the offence of Stealing Property in a Dwelling House, does not mean you are guilty of the offence.
We will investigate the charge against you and advise you on whether you should plead guilty or not guilty at court. Upon investigating your charge we may believe that the evidence against you is so weak that we will request the charge be dropped by the Prosecution.
As imprisonment is a possible penalty for this offence, you can be assured that we do not treat these matters lightly. Our criminal defence lawyers are experienced in dealing with this charge and will fight at court to protect your rights.