Gepp Solicitors - Solicitors in Chelmsford, Essex

Theft

Theft is the taking of another individual’s property without consent. It does not involve the breaking and entering of another property. There are certain elements that must be proved, which include:

Dishonesty- It is a requirement that you were dishonest.
Appropriates- Any assumption of the rights of an owner amounts to appropriation, this includes keeping property which may have initially come from being honest.
Property- Property does not have to just be physical objects it can be monies from a bank account.
Belonging to another- It must be proved that the property was not yours and belonged to another individual.
Intending to permanently deprive- The last requirement is for the prosecution to prove that you intend to take the property permanently and keep it for yourself.

Theft can be dealt with either at the Magistrates or Crown Court and carries a sentence of up to 7 years custody.

Burglary

Burglary relates to breaking and entering into another person’s property as a trespasser with intent to steal. The maximum punishment for this charge depends upon if it is a domestic property or not.

Aggravated Burglary is when an individual commits burglary with a weapon, this can be a weapon of offence, such a firearm or imitation firearm.

Fraud

Fraud is ‘the act of gaining a dishonest advantage’, this is often a financial offence. This is now one of the most common crimes in England and Wales.

Sentencing for Fraud depends on the individual circumstances of the matter, but the maximum sentence is 10 years.

These are all serious offences and can often be complex. Expert assistance and legal advice from interview through to court from Gepp Solicitors ensures you the peace of mind that you have quality representation working for the best possible outcome for you at every juncture. That invaluable support at every stage ensures you peace of mind that everything possible is being done for the best outcome possible for you.

For more information or advice

Contact Elizabeth Bradshaw on:
Call: 01245 369889 or
email: bradshawl@gepp.co.uk

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Area of Expertise

  • Banking and investment
  • Benefit fraud
  • Burglary
  • Bribery
  • Electoral
  • Identity
  • Online fraud
  • Money laundering
  • Tax evasion
  • Theft

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Karen Welsh

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Levent Kemal

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Millie Cook

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Sabina Theobald

Trainee Solicitor

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