The offences of stealing, larceny and robbery constitute a large area of criminal law. Such offences are primarily concerned with interference with physical property belonging to another. Most stealing, larceny and robbery offences in New South Wales are outlined under the Crimes Act 1900.
If you have been charged with a stealing, larceny or robbery offence you should consult a lawyer experienced in these matters. There are different elements which the Police/Prosecution must prove before you can be convicted of this offence so you shouldn’t rush into pleading guilty without first speaking with a criminal lawyer. Our criminal lawyers are experienced in dealing with these offences so please contact us if you have been charged or are under investigation for a stealing, larceny or robbery offence.
In recent times, the mental element and intention of the offender has gained more significance, with many offences requiring the mental element of the offence to be present before the accused is found guilty.
Most these offences are dealt with summarily, that is, in the Local Court. Exceptions to this include cases of burglary of property valued over $15,000, and robberies. In such cases, the offences are treated as indictable offences heard in the District Court or higher.
In this section of our website you can read more about the following offences. You will find information on what the law states, what the penalties are and what defences can be used to fight these charges:
Our criminal lawyers are experienced in dealing with this technical area of the law. If you have been charged with one of these offences or are under investigation, contact us now to discuss your matter with an experienced criminal lawyer.