Theft involves the dishonest appropriation of property belonging to another with the intention of permanently depriving the other person of it (Section 1, Theft Act 1968).
The definition can cover a whole range of offences from shoplifting to theft by finding to theft during the course of employment, theft of a motor vehicle and so on.
A theft conviction is by definition a conviction for dishonesty and has a hugely detrimental effect on an individual’s character and future prospects.
If you have been charged with an offence, please contact one of our Solicitors in Coventry on 02476 231000 or you can email you enquiry to enquiries@askewslegal.co
