Stealing Offences

In the Northern Territory there are various stealing offences, most of which are governed by the Criminal Code 1983. While the offence of stealing is a property offence, some offences involving theft are composite offences, meaning they involve both property and violence. This article will outline the main offences relating to stealing in the Northern…

Stealing offences in Queensland fall under the category of offences relating to property in part 6 of the Criminal Code 1899. Offences can include stealing, obtaining goods by deception, receiving stolen goods, and burglary. Shoplifting offences under $150, and leaving a hotel or restaurant without paying, are dealt with in the Regulatory Offences Act 1985.…