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Theft & Kindred Offences Solicitors
An allegation of theft or burglary can threaten your job, your finances and your liberty. From the first police interview to trial at the Crown Court, ASL builds the defence that holds the prosecution to proof.
Defending allegations of theft and burglary
Charges involving theft and burglary carry consequences that go far beyond the courtroom a conviction can end a career, damage a professional licence, and leave a lasting mark on your record. These cases often turn on intent and identification: what you knew, what you intended, and whether the evidence placing you at the scene stands up to scrutiny. The difference between a conviction and an acquittal frequently comes down to how thoroughly that evidence is challenged.
At ASL, we act quickly to secure and preserve the evidence that matters most CCTV, forensic and fingerprint evidence, mobile phone data and witness accounts and we test every element of the prosecution's case before it ever reaches a jury.
At ASL, we act quickly to secure and preserve the evidence that matters most CCTV, forensic and fingerprint evidence, mobile phone data and witness accounts and we test every element of the prosecution's case before it ever reaches a jury.
"These cases are won or lost on identification and intent. We challenge the prosecution's version of events from the very first interview."
Offences we regularly defend
Burglary (dwelling)
Burglary (non-dwelling)
Theft
Handling stolen goods
Going equipped for theft
Making off without payment
Taking a vehicle without consent
How ASL defends your case
Every defence begins with a strategy. We assess the strength of the prosecution evidence, advise you honestly on your position, and identify the lines of defence most likely to succeed whether that is absence of dishonest intent, mistaken identity, or a challenge to the reliability of forensic and identification evidence.
Early intervention to protect you in police interview
Instruction of medical andaInstruction of forensic and identification experts where needed forensic experts where needed
Robust higher-court advocacy at trial, in-house
If you or someone you care about has been arrested or invited for a voluntary interview, do not answer questions until you have spoken to us. The earliest advice is the most valuable advice.
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Charges we defend
Theft and kindred offences we cover
We defend the full range of theft and burglary offences under the Theft Act 1968 and related legislation from opportunist theft to aggravated burglary
Burglary (dwelling)
s.9 Theft Act 1968
Burglary (non-dwelling)
s.9 Theft Act 1968
Theft
s.1 Theft Act 1968
Handling stolen goods
s.22 Theft Act 1968
Going equipped for theft
s.25 Theft Act 1968
Making off without payment
s.3 Theft Act 1978
Taking a vehicle without consent
s.12 Theft Act 1968
This list is not exhaustive and is provided for general guidance only. If the charge you are facing is not shown here, we almost certainly defend it
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Specialist criminal defence solicitors and higher-court advocates. Serious and complex crime, defended nationwide — 24 hours a day.
Specialist criminal defence solicitors and higher-court advocates. Serious and complex crime, defended nationwide.
24 hours a day, 7 days a week
24 hours a day, 7 days a week