Property, Crimes of Dishonesty
Property offences – also referred to as Crimes of Dishonesty – include offences such as Theft and Fraud, Robbery, Possession of Property Obtained by Crime, and White Collar Crimes. These criminal offences involve some form of deception to unlawfully deprive the owner of property, money, or goods. Those found guilty can be subject to penalties that range from several years in prison to an ‘absolute discharge’ depending on the nature of the offence.
Harpreet Saini of Saini Law is an experienced defence lawyer in Brampton with strong expertise in such cases. With over 18 years of experience, he provides representation to the best of his abilities to those who have been charged with these crimes, including:
Robbery
According to the Criminal Code of Canada, robbery is a crime committed by a person when they steal money or valuable security, property, or any other service from its owner using violence or threats of violence, with or without a weapon. If a restricted firearm is used when the offence is committed, the convicted can be sentenced to prison for a term of 5 to7 years, or even life.
Theft and Fraud
Being charged and proven guilty of Theft and Fraud can tremendously impact a person’s life, including their employment opportunities. Criminal defence lawyer Harpreet Saini can defend those accused of theft or fraud to protect their reputation and prevent them from getting a criminal record.
White Collar Crimes
Harpreet Saini has valuable experience handling these types of complex cases. He can represent individuals and organizations that have been charged with white collar crimes involving millions of dollars. These include fraud, securities prosecutions, and related offences.
Possession of Property Obtained by Crime (Over $5,000)
A person charged with this offence is tried by indictment according to the Criminal Code of Canada. Depending on the value of the property obtained by crime, the convicted can be sentenced to jail, pay a large or small fine, face probation, and/or be ordered to make restitution.
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