Property Offences

As you may have guessed, property crime involves the taking, destroying or altering of someone’s property.
However, many people do not realize that this can include your own property, especially if that property is co-owned, like in married or common-law relationships, or, in some employee/employer relationships.
Property crime can range from some of the lower end offences in the Criminal Code of Canada, such as theft of a chocolate bar, to some of the most serious crimes under the Criminal Code, like robbery. The sentences, or penalties, for property crime can also widely vary. It is possible to receive court diversion for a property offence (which does not result in a criminal record); it’s also possible to receive a life sentence for property crime.
If you, or someone you know, has been charged with a property offence, or is being investigated for a property offence, it is imperative that you receive legal advice as soon as possible. Immediate legal advice at the investigation stage – before an individual has been formally charged – could make the difference between being charged by the police with a minor offence, or a more serious offence. Contact us now for a free consultation.