{"id":827,"date":"2024-06-10T22:34:05","date_gmt":"2024-06-10T22:34:05","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.oykhmancriminaldefence.com\/toronto\/?page_id=827"},"modified":"2026-09-14T14:07:28","modified_gmt":"2026-09-14T14:07:28","slug":"property-offence-lawyers","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.strategiccriminaldefence.com\/victoria\/property-offence-lawyers\/","title":{"rendered":"Property Offence Lawyers in Victoria"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#e2e2e2;border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start\" style=\"max-width:calc( 1440px + 50px );margin-left: calc(-50px \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-50px \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\"><p>A Victoria property defence lawyer can review every detail of the Crown\u2019s case, from the police investigation to the evidence itself.<\/p>\n<p>Our first goal after your release is to work to prevent a criminal record through a favourable resolution.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.strategiccriminaldefence.com\/victoria\/julia-hunter\/\">Julia Hunter<\/a> and our team have over 40 years of combined criminal defence experience across Vancouver Island and the BC courts.<\/p>\n<p><b>We have received:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The Consumer Choice Award for Best Criminal Defence Firm in Victoria.<\/li>\n<li>75+ five-star Google reviews from clients we\u2019ve represented.<\/li>\n<li>CBC News, CTV News, and Yahoo News coverage for our work in criminal defence.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>We\u2019re available 24\/7 for anyone who has been arrested or is under investigation.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start\" style=\"width:calc( 100% + 50px ) !important;max-width:calc( 100% + 50px ) !important;margin-left: calc(-50px \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-50px \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-0 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;background-color:#f9f9f9;padding: 40px 50px 40px 50px;\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2\" style=\"font-size:18px;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:-0.3px;\"><h2>Arrested for a property offence. What next?<\/h2>\n<p>The choices you make in the hours and days after an arrest can shape the rest of your case. <b>Follow these three steps:<\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><b>Only speak with the police to confirm your name and address<\/b>. Anything else you say can be used against you, even if you think it helps.<\/li>\n<li><b>Document everything while it\u2019s still fresh.<\/b> Write down what happened, save texts or emails, and note the names of anyone who saw what took place.<\/li>\n<li><b>Speak to a Victoria criminal defence lawyer before your first court date.<\/b> The earlier we\u2019re involved, the more options we have to resolve your case.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Acting fast gives your lawyer more room to talk with the Crown before your case moves forward. If you haven\u2019t yet been charged, consider <a href=\"https:\/\/www.strategiccriminaldefence.com\/victoria\/pre-charge-legal-advice\/\">pre-charge legal advice<\/a>. That can help prevent you from making your situation worse.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-nested-column-0{width:100% !important;margin-top : 20px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-nested-column-0 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 40px !important;padding-right : 50px !important;margin-right : 25px;padding-bottom : 40px !important;padding-left : 50px !important;margin-left : 25px;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-nested-column-0{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-nested-column-0 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 25px;margin-left : 25px;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-nested-column-0{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-nested-column-0 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 25px;margin-left : 25px;}}<\/style><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start\" style=\"width:calc( 100% + 50px ) !important;max-width:calc( 100% + 50px ) !important;margin-left: calc(-50px \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-50px \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-1 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;background-color:var(--awb-color8);padding: 40px 50px 40px 50px;\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-3\" style=\"text-align:center;font-size:18px;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:-0.3px;color:var(--awb-color1);\"><h3><b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.strategiccriminaldefence.com\/contact\/\">Contact us<\/a><span style=\"color: #ffffff\"> for a free, no-obligation consultation.<\/span><\/b><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-nested-column-1{width:100% !important;margin-top : 20px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-nested-column-1 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 40px !important;padding-right : 50px !important;margin-right : 25px;padding-bottom : 40px !important;padding-left : 50px !important;margin-left : 25px;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-nested-column-1{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-nested-column-1 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 25px;margin-left : 25px;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-nested-column-1{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-nested-column-1 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 25px;margin-left : 25px;}}<\/style><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-4\"><h2>What are the main property offences in Victoria?<\/h2>\n<p>Property offences cover a wide range of charges under the Criminal Code. Each one carries its own penalty and calls for its own defence strategy.<\/p>\n<p><b>This table shows the most common charges we handle in Victoria:<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div><style>\n@media (max-width: 768px) {\n  .scd-table thead { display: none; }\n  .scd-table tr { display: block; margin-bottom: 16px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; }\n  .scd-table td { display: block; padding: 10px 14px; border: none; border-bottom: 1px solid #dddddd; text-align: left !important; }\n  .scd-table td:last-child { border-bottom: none; }\n  .scd-table td::before { content: attr(data-label); display: block; font-weight: bold; color: #c12127; font-size: 12px; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 4px; }\n}\n<\/style>\n<table class=\"scd-table\" style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; table-layout: fixed;\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"background-color: #c12127; color: #ffffff; padding: 14px 16px; font-weight: bold; width: 25%; text-align: left;\">CHARGE<\/th>\n<th style=\"background-color: #c12127; color: #ffffff; padding: 14px 16px; font-weight: bold; width: 35%; text-align: left;\">WHAT IT MEANS<\/th>\n<th style=\"background-color: #c12127; color: #ffffff; padding: 14px 16px; font-weight: bold; width: 40%; text-align: left;\">MAXIMUM PENALTY<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td data-label=\"Charge\" style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; vertical-align: top; text-align: left;\"><b>Theft (<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/laws-lois.justice.gc.ca\/eng\/acts\/c-46\/section-334.html\"><b>s. 334<\/b><\/a><b>)<\/b><\/td>\n<td data-label=\"What It Means\" style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; vertical-align: top; text-align: left;\">Taking property without a legal right to it (includes shoplifting).<\/td>\n<td data-label=\"Maximum Penalty\" style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; vertical-align: top; text-align: left;\"><p style=\"margin: 0 0 8px 0;\"><b>Under $5,000:<\/b> 2 years (indictable) or 2 years less a day (summary)<\/p><p style=\"margin: 0;\"><b>Over $5,000:<\/b> 10 years (indictable) or 2 years less a day (summary)<\/p><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-label=\"Charge\" style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; vertical-align: top; text-align: left;\"><b>Possession of stolen property (<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/laws-lois.justice.gc.ca\/eng\/acts\/c-46\/section-354.html\"><b>ss. 354<\/b><\/a><b> & <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/laws-lois.justice.gc.ca\/eng\/acts\/c-46\/section-355.html\"><b>355<\/b><\/a><b>)<\/b><\/td>\n<td data-label=\"What It Means\" style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; vertical-align: top; text-align: left;\">Knowingly keeping property obtained by crime.<\/td>\n<td data-label=\"Maximum Penalty\" style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; vertical-align: top; text-align: left;\"><p style=\"margin: 0 0 8px 0;\"><b>Under $5,000:<\/b> 2 years (indictable) or 2 years less a day (summary)<\/p><p style=\"margin: 0;\"><b>Over $5,000:<\/b> 10 years (indictable) or 2 years less a day (summary)<\/p><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-label=\"Charge\" style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; vertical-align: top; text-align: left;\"><b>Fraud (<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/laws-lois.justice.gc.ca\/eng\/acts\/c-46\/section-380.html\"><b>s. 380<\/b><\/a><b>)<\/b><\/td>\n<td data-label=\"What It Means\" style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; vertical-align: top; text-align: left;\">Using deceit or false pretences to gain money, property, or services.<\/td>\n<td data-label=\"Maximum Penalty\" style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; vertical-align: top; text-align: left;\"><p style=\"margin: 0 0 8px 0;\"><b>Under $5,000:<\/b> 2 years (indictable) or 2 years less a day (summary)<\/p><p style=\"margin: 0;\"><b>Over $5,000:<\/b> 14 years (indictable only)<\/p><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-label=\"Charge\" style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; vertical-align: top; text-align: left;\"><b>Break and enter (<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/laws-lois.justice.gc.ca\/eng\/acts\/c-46\/section-348.html\"><b>s. 348<\/b><\/a><b>)<\/b><\/td>\n<td data-label=\"What It Means\" style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; vertical-align: top; text-align: left;\">Breaking into a home, business, or other building to commit an indictable offence inside.<\/td>\n<td data-label=\"Maximum Penalty\" style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; vertical-align: top; text-align: left;\"><p style=\"margin: 0 0 8px 0;\"><b>Dwelling house:<\/b> Life imprisonment<\/p><p style=\"margin: 0;\"><b>Other premises:<\/b> 10 years (indictable) or 2 years less a day (summary)<\/p><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-label=\"Charge\" style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; vertical-align: top; text-align: left;\"><b>Arson (<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/laws-lois.justice.gc.ca\/eng\/acts\/c-46\/section-433.html\"><b>ss. 433<\/b><\/a><b>, <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/laws-lois.justice.gc.ca\/eng\/acts\/c-46\/section-434.html\"><b>434<\/b><\/a><b>, <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/laws-lois.justice.gc.ca\/eng\/acts\/c-46\/section-435.html\"><b>435<\/b><\/a><b>, & <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/laws-lois.justice.gc.ca\/eng\/acts\/c-46\/section-436.html\"><b>436<\/b><\/a><b>)<\/b><\/td>\n<td data-label=\"What It Means\" style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; vertical-align: top; text-align: left;\">Deliberately, recklessly, or negligently setting a fire or explosion that damages property.<\/td>\n<td data-label=\"Maximum Penalty\" style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; vertical-align: top; text-align: left;\"><p style=\"margin: 0 0 8px 0;\"><b>Endangering others:<\/b> Life imprisonment (indictable only)<\/p><p style=\"margin: 0 0 8px 0;\"><b>Property damage:<\/b> 14 years (indictable only)<\/p><p style=\"margin: 0 0 8px 0;\"><b>Fraud:<\/b> 10 years (indictable) or 2 years less a day (summary)<\/p><p style=\"margin: 0;\"><b>Negligence:<\/b> 5 years (indictable) or 2 years less a day (summary)<\/p><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-label=\"Charge\" style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; vertical-align: top; text-align: left;\"><b>Mischief (<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/laws-lois.justice.gc.ca\/eng\/acts\/c-46\/section-430.html\"><b>s. 430<\/b><\/a><b>)<\/b><\/td>\n<td data-label=\"What It Means\" style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; vertical-align: top; text-align: left;\">Wilfully damaging, destroying, or interfering with someone else's property.<\/td>\n<td data-label=\"Maximum Penalty\" style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; vertical-align: top; text-align: left;\"><p style=\"margin: 0 0 8px 0;\"><b>Under $5,000:<\/b> 2 years (indictable) or 2 years less a day (summary)<\/p><p style=\"margin: 0;\"><b>Over $5,000:<\/b> 10 years (indictable) or 2 years less a day (summary)<\/p><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-5\" style=\"margin-top:25px;\"><p>Every charge on this list is serious. The way the Crown handles your case depends on the facts. Summary convictions are more common, but the Crown often seeks indictments for serious property offences.<\/p>\n<p>A conviction for a property offence follows you long after you leave the courtroom or serve a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.strategiccriminaldefence.com\/victoria\/jail-sentences\/\">jail sentence<\/a>.<b>\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>You may face:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A criminal record that shows up on background checks for jobs, housing, and volunteer work.<\/li>\n<li>Travel restrictions, including possible denial of entry to the United States.<\/li>\n<li>Possible deportation for non-Canadian citizens.<\/li>\n<li>An order to repay the victim, on top of any <a href=\"https:\/\/www.strategiccriminaldefence.com\/victoria\/fine-order\/\">fine<\/a> or other sentence.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-6\"><h2>How can Strategic Criminal Defence help you?<\/h2>\n<p>Your lawyer will guide you through the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.strategiccriminaldefence.com\/victoria\/criminal-court-process\/\">court process<\/a>.<b>\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Most property offence cases in Victoria move through the same judicial steps:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>After your arrest, the police may release you on a Promise to Appear or undertaking (for minor offences).<\/li>\n<li>If not, the police may transfer you to a holding cell at Victoria Police Headquarters (850 Caledonia Avenue) after fingerprinting.<\/li>\n<li>Your Strategic Criminal Defence lawyer will then work to negotiate your release at your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.strategiccriminaldefence.com\/victoria\/bail-hearings\/\">bail hearing<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Your first court appearance is at the Victoria Law Courts on Burdett Avenue.<\/li>\n<li>If you are held in custody, the police may transfer you to the Vancouver Island Regional Correctional Centre in Saanich.<\/li>\n<li>Your lawyer negotiates with the Crown Prosecution Service. That could lead to a local <a href=\"https:\/\/www.strategiccriminaldefence.com\/victoria\/diversion-program-resolutions\/\">diversion program<\/a> or a peace bond that lets you avoid a trial altogether.<\/li>\n<li>If there is no resolution, your case proceeds to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.strategiccriminaldefence.com\/victoria\/trial-process\/\">trial<\/a> in the Provincial Court or Supreme Court of British Columbia.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Working with a lawyer who knows the local courthouse and the Crown counsel can be a real advantage at every stage.<\/p>\n<h3>Can we prevent a criminal record?<\/h3>\n<p>No lawyer can promise this. However, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.strategiccriminaldefence.com\/victoria\/julia-hunter\/\">Julia Hunter<\/a> spent a decade working inside the Crown Prosecution Service and the Judges\u2019 Chambers. That gives her firsthand knowledge of how the Crown builds these cases and where they tend to fall apart.<\/p>\n<p>With property offences, we can often liaise with Crown counsel early on. This can help resolve the case without a trial and, ideally, without a criminal record. This is more likely if it is your first offence.<\/p>\n<p><b>Some possible pre-trial resolutions include:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Diversion through the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.strategiccriminaldefence.com\/victoria\/alternative-measures-program\/\">Alternative Measures Program<\/a>. If you complete conditions, such as counselling or community service, the Crown withdraws the charge.<\/li>\n<li>A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.strategiccriminaldefence.com\/victoria\/peace-bond\/\">peace bond<\/a>. You agree to keep the peace for a set period instead of facing prosecution.<\/li>\n<li>A stay or withdrawal of charges. For this, we usually need to show the Crown that the evidence against you is too weak to proceed.<\/li>\n<li>A conditional or absolute <a href=\"https:\/\/www.strategiccriminaldefence.com\/victoria\/discharges\/\">discharge<\/a>. This is a finding of guilt without a formal criminal conviction on your record.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-7\"><h2>Testimonials<\/h2>\n<p><b>Here\u2019s what clients have said about us. Remember that past results do not guarantee future outcomes.<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start\" style=\"width:calc( 100% + 50px ) !important;max-width:calc( 100% + 50px ) !important;margin-left: calc(-50px \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-50px \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-2 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;background-color:#000000;padding: 48px 60px 40px 60px;\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-8 expandable-text\" style=\"color:#ffffff;margin-right:20px;\"><p><b>\u201cPut your faith in Julia\u201d<\/b><\/p>\n<p>\u201cJulia is an amazing lawyer! She is kind, compassionate, and does everything in her power to get you the results you deserve. When I was looking for a lawyer, it was very difficult to find a lawyer that was empathetic&#8230; until I found her! If you find yourself in a sticky situation with the law, I believe you can put your faith in Julia to get you the best results possible! 10\/10 highly recommend! 5 stars!\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-9 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"font-size:16px;letter-spacing:-0.53px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#c22127;margin-top:15px;\"><p><strong>S.M.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-nested-column-2{width:100% !important;margin-top : 20px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-nested-column-2 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 48px !important;padding-right : 60px !important;margin-right : 25px;padding-bottom : 40px !important;padding-left : 60px !important;margin-left : 25px;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-nested-column-2{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-nested-column-2 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 30px !important;padding-right : 30px !important;margin-right : 25px;padding-bottom : 30px !important;padding-left : 30px !important;margin-left : 25px;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-nested-column-2{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-nested-column-2 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 25px;margin-left : 25px;}}<\/style><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-3 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;background-color:#000000;padding: 48px 60px 40px 60px;\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-10 expandable-text\" style=\"color:#ffffff;margin-right:20px;\"><p><b>\u201cI couldn\u2019t have hoped for a better outcome\u201d<\/b><\/p>\n<p>\u201cFrom our first conversation, I felt Julia was the right choice. She took the time to explain everything and every step in the process. My matter was resolved quickly, and I couldn\u2019t have hoped for a better outcome. I\u2019m so happy I made that 1st phone call. It helped take a lot of the stress away.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-11 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"font-size:16px;letter-spacing:-0.53px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#c22127;margin-top:15px;\"><p><strong>B.D.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-nested-column-3{width:100% !important;margin-top : 20px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-nested-column-3 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 48px !important;padding-right : 60px !important;margin-right : 25px;padding-bottom : 40px !important;padding-left : 60px !important;margin-left : 25px;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-nested-column-3{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-nested-column-3 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 30px !important;padding-right : 30px !important;margin-right : 25px;padding-bottom : 30px !important;padding-left : 30px !important;margin-left : 25px;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-nested-column-3{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-nested-column-3 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 25px;margin-left : 25px;}}<\/style><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-4 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;background-color:#000000;padding: 48px 60px 40px 60px;\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-12 expandable-text\" style=\"color:#ffffff;margin-right:20px;\"><p><b>\u201cAn amazing lawyer\u201d<\/b><\/p>\n<p>\u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.strategiccriminaldefence.com\/victoria\/julia-hunter\/\">Julia Hunter<\/a> is an amazing lawyer, she helped me through my case and made sure I understood everything. She answers any questions or concerns that you may have. She\u2019s very patient and kind. I strongly recommend her as your lawyer!\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-13 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"font-size:16px;letter-spacing:-0.53px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#c22127;margin-top:15px;\"><p><strong>I.B.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-nested-column-4{width:100% !important;margin-top : 20px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-nested-column-4 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 48px !important;padding-right : 60px !important;margin-right : 25px;padding-bottom : 40px !important;padding-left : 60px !important;margin-left : 25px;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-nested-column-4{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-nested-column-4 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 30px !important;padding-right : 30px !important;margin-right : 25px;padding-bottom : 30px !important;padding-left : 30px !important;margin-left : 25px;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-nested-column-4{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-nested-column-4 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 25px;margin-left : 25px;}}<\/style><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-14\"><h2>What defences can protect you?<\/h2>\n<p><b>Depending on the evidence, we may argue one of the following (or another defence):<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Lack of intent to break the law<\/b>. Theft, fraud, and mischief all require the Crown to prove you knew you had no right to the property.<\/li>\n<li><b>The police charged the wrong person<\/b>. This can happen in cases built solely on security footage or witness memory.<\/li>\n<li><b>Police violated your Charter rights<\/b>. An unlawful search of your home or car can make evidence inadmissible.<\/li>\n<li><b>You had permission to have the property<\/b>. Or you honestly believed you did.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>We build your defence around the weak points in the Crown\u2019s case. That starts after we review the disclosure package of evidence against you.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-15\"><h2>Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n<\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">#accordion-827-1 .fusion-panel:hover, #accordion-827-1 .fusion-panel.hover{ background-color: #f5f5f5 } #accordion-827-1 .fusion-panel { border-color:#f5f5f5; border-width:0px; background-color:#f5f5f5; }.fusion-accordian  #accordion-827-1 .panel-title a .fa-fusion-box{ color: #c22127;}.fusion-accordian  #accordion-827-1 .panel-title a .fa-fusion-box:before{ font-size: 16px; width: 16px;}.fusion-accordian  #accordion-827-1.fusion-toggle-icon-right .fusion-toggle-heading{ margin-right: 34px;}.fusion-accordian  #accordion-827-1 .panel-title a{font-size:24px;color:#c22127;font-family:\"Lexend\";font-weight:700;}.fusion-accordian  #accordion-827-1 .toggle-content{font-size:17px;color:#000000;font-family:\"Lexend\";font-weight:300;}.fusion-accordian  #accordion-827-1 .panel-title a:not(.active):hover, #accordion-827-1 .fusion-toggle-boxed-mode:hover .panel-title a { color: #c22127;}.fusion-accordian  #accordion-827-1 .fusion-toggle-boxed-mode:hover .panel-title a .fa-fusion-box{ color: #c22127;}.fusion-accordian  #accordion-827-1.fusion-toggle-icon-unboxed .fusion-panel .panel-title a:not(.active):hover .fa-fusion-box{ color: #c22127 !important;}<\/style><div class=\"accordian fusion-accordian\"><div class=\"panel-group fusion-toggle-icon-right fusion-toggle-icon-unboxed\" id=\"accordion-827-1\"><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-accordian  #accordion-827-1 .panel-c76ab607cdf3a6a87 .panel-title a{}.fusion-accordian  #accordion-827-1 .panel-c76ab607cdf3a6a87 .toggle-content{}<\/style><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-c76ab607cdf3a6a87 fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"c76ab607cdf3a6a87\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-827-1\" data-target=\"#c76ab607cdf3a6a87\" href=\"#c76ab607cdf3a6a87\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Could a property offence charge ruin my life?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"c76ab607cdf3a6a87\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>It could greatly impact your future, but with the right steps, you can limit the consequences. Many minor property charges for first-time offenders resolve through a diversion program, a peace bond, or a reduced charge. Speaking with a lawyer early gives you the best chance of avoiding a criminal record altogether.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-accordian  #accordion-827-1 .panel-1758d1592a51378b5 .panel-title a{}.fusion-accordian  #accordion-827-1 .panel-1758d1592a51378b5 .toggle-content{}<\/style><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-1758d1592a51378b5 fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"1758d1592a51378b5\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-827-1\" data-target=\"#1758d1592a51378b5\" href=\"#1758d1592a51378b5\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Can I avoid a criminal record for shoplifting?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"1758d1592a51378b5\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>In many cases, yes. First-time offenders may qualify for a discharge or a diversion program if their lawyer can show the Crown that a record is not necessary.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-accordian  #accordion-827-1 .panel-5d7dad3444acaa4f9 .panel-title a{}.fusion-accordian  #accordion-827-1 .panel-5d7dad3444acaa4f9 .toggle-content{}<\/style><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-5d7dad3444acaa4f9 fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"5d7dad3444acaa4f9\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-827-1\" data-target=\"#5d7dad3444acaa4f9\" href=\"#5d7dad3444acaa4f9\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Do I need a lawyer if the police are just investigating me?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"5d7dad3444acaa4f9\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>Yes, possibly. Speaking with a lawyer before a police interview can prevent statements that make a charge more likely. It may stop the investigation from advancing at all.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-accordian  #accordion-827-1 .panel-15bf11549aed175a8 .panel-title a{}.fusion-accordian  #accordion-827-1 .panel-15bf11549aed175a8 .toggle-content{}<\/style><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-15bf11549aed175a8 fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"15bf11549aed175a8\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-827-1\" data-target=\"#15bf11549aed175a8\" href=\"#15bf11549aed175a8\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">What if police found stolen property in my car or home?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"15bf11549aed175a8\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>Possession alone is not proof of guilt. The Crown must prove you knew the property was stolen. That\u2019s often the weakest link in these cases.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start\" style=\"width:calc( 100% + 50px ) !important;max-width:calc( 100% + 50px ) !important;margin-left: calc(-50px \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-50px \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-5 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;background-color:var(--awb-color8);padding: 40px 50px 40px 50px;\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-16\" style=\"text-align:center;font-size:18px;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:-0.3px;color:var(--awb-color1);\"><h3><b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.strategiccriminaldefence.com\/contact\/\">Contact us<\/a><span style=\"color: #ffffff\"> for a free, no-obligation consultation.<\/span><\/b><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-nested-column-5{width:100% !important;margin-top : 20px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-nested-column-5 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 40px !important;padding-right : 50px !important;margin-right : 25px;padding-bottom : 40px !important;padding-left : 50px !important;margin-left : 25px;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-nested-column-5{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-nested-column-5 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 25px;margin-left : 25px;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-nested-column-5{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-nested-column-5 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 25px;margin-left : 25px;}}<\/style><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start\" style=\"width:calc( 100% + 50px ) !important;max-width:calc( 100% + 50px ) !important;margin-left: calc(-50px \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-50px \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-6 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column cases grey-box\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;background-color:#f9f9f9;padding: 25px 50px 25px 50px;\"><div ><style>.fusion-imageframe.imageframe-1{ margin-bottom : 25px;}<\/style><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-1 hover-type-none\" style=\"border-radius:8px;max-width:100px;\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"254\" height=\"300\" title=\"Julia Hunter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.strategiccriminaldefence.com\/victoria\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/04\/Julia-Hunter-254x300.jpg\" alt class=\"img-responsive wp-image-53248\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.strategiccriminaldefence.com\/victoria\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/04\/Julia-Hunter-200x236.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.strategiccriminaldefence.com\/victoria\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/04\/Julia-Hunter-400x473.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.strategiccriminaldefence.com\/victoria\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/04\/Julia-Hunter.jpg 550w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 254px\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-17\" style=\"font-size:18px;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:-0.3px;\"><p><strong>Verified By: <b>\u00a0Julia Hunter, Criminal Defence Lawyer<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-1{margin-top:10px!important; margin-right:0px!important;margin-bottom:15px!important;margin-left:0px!important;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-1{margin-top:10px!important; margin-right:0px!important;margin-bottom:10px!important; margin-left:0px!important;}}<\/style><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-1 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"margin-top:10px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:15px;margin-left:0px;\"><div class=\"title-heading-left title-heading-tag fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:18;line-height:1.618;\">Last Modified: September 14, 2026<\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-18\" style=\"font-size:18px;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:-0.3px;\"><p>Julia Hunter is a senior criminal defence lawyer at Strategic Criminal Defence in Victoria, BC. She has appeared at every level of court in British Columbia and has defended clients on assault, impaired driving, theft, break and enter, and sexual offence charges. Before moving to defence work, she trained with the Alberta Crown Prosecution Service and the Specialized Prosecutions Branch, giving her direct insight into how the Crown builds its case. Julia holds a Law Degree with Honours from Queen\u2019s University Belfast.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-nested-column-6{width:100% !important;margin-top : 25px;margin-bottom : 25px;}.fusion-builder-nested-column-6 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 25px !important;padding-right : 50px !important;margin-right : 25px;padding-bottom : 25px !important;padding-left : 50px !important;margin-left : 25px;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-nested-column-6{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-nested-column-6 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 25px;margin-left : 25px;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-nested-column-6{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-nested-column-6 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 25px;margin-left : 25px;}}<\/style><\/div><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-0{width:100% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 30px;}.fusion-builder-column-0 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 25px;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 25px;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-0{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-0 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 25px;margin-left : 25px;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-0{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-0 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 25px;margin-left : 25px;}}<\/style><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-1{ padding-top : 0px;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 0px;padding-bottom : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 0px;}<\/style><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p style=\"margin-bottom: 15px\">Theft, fraud, arson, and other property crimes can all result in a criminal record that follows you for years.<\/p>\n<p>A Strategic Criminal Defence lawyer can guide you through the legal processes and work to protect your record, job, and future.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":9,"featured_media":53252,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-827","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.7 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Property Offence Lawyers Victoria | Strategic Criminal Defence<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"If you have been charged with a Property Offence in Victoria, contact our experienced and dedicated legal team. 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