STEALING THEFT &
DISHONESTY OFFENCES
About Stealing, Theft and
Dishonesty Offences in Qld
In Queensland, stealing and dishonesty offences are dealt with under the Criminal Code Act 1899 (Qld), including stealing (s 391) and fraud (s 408C). These laws are intended to protect property rights and community trust by punishing the unlawful taking or dishonest use of property.
Common examples include
shoplifting, burglary, motor vehicle theft, and receiving stolen goods. Penalties range from
fines and restitution to imprisonment, depending on the value of the property, whether violence was involved, and an offender’s criminal history.
Stealing and Dishonesty Charges Include:
Click below for further details on respective charges
A person commits stealing if they fraudulently take or convert anything capable of being stolen, with the intent to permanently deprive the owner of it.
In Queensland, this offence is called “receiving tainted property”. A person commits this offence if they receive property that is stolen (or otherwise tainted) and have reason to believe it is tainted property.
Burglary is when a person enters or is in the dwelling of another with intent to commit an indictable offence, or actually commits an indictable offence inside.
Robbery is when a person steals property and, at or immediately before or after the stealing, uses or threatens to use actual violence to obtain the property or to prevent or overcome resistance.
Unlawful use of a motor vehicle (sometimes called “car stealing” or “joyriding”) is when a person uses or possesses a motor vehicle, aircraft, or vessel without the consent of the owner or lawful possessor.
