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Fraud Offences - VIC
Welcome to the VIC Theft article page. Everything you need to know about Theft according to VIC law - Dated: 09/01/2009

What the Law States according to VIC Law for Theft
According to VIC Law for the charge of Theft,
72. Crimes Act - Basic definition of theft


(1) A person steals if he dishonestly appropriates property belonging to another with the intention of permanently depriving the other of it.

(2) A person who steals is guilty of theft; and "thief" shall be construed accordingly.

The Maximum Penalty - Theft
According to VIC Law for the charge of Theft,
10 years' imprisonment

What the Police must prove according to VIC Law for Theft

1.  that a person acted dishonestly in appropriating property

2.  belonging to another person

3.  intending to permanently deprive that other person of the property

Possible Defences under VIC Law - Theft

Factual dispute (ie do not agree with what is being alleged)

Ownership

Honest and reasonable mistake

In VIC which court will hear the matter - Theft

Magistrates Court unless if the theft involves an amount which is less than $100,000, otherwise the County Court
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