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Theft & Robbery Offences in Alberta
Criminal Defence Representation
Being accused of theft or robbery can place your freedom, employment, and reputation at immediate risk.
White & Jeet Criminal Defence provides strategic representation for individuals charged with Theft & Robbery offences across Alberta. These charges range from shoplifting and employee theft to serious robbery allegations involving force or threats.
Our defence lawyers represent clients throughout Calgary, Lethbridge, Medicine Hat, and Red Deer, providing focused defence when allegations involve dishonesty, violence, or financial loss.
Key Takeaways
- Theft & Robbery offences involve allegations of taking property without lawful authority
- Robbery includes the use or threat of violence and carries higher penalties
- These cases often turn on intent, identification, and credibility
- Convictions can lead to jail time, restitution orders, and long-term record consequences
- Early defence can affect bail, disclosure, and the direction of the case
Criminal Defence Representation Across Alberta
Theft and robbery charges can lead to restrictive release conditions, employment consequences, and significant reputational harm even before trial. Early legal intervention matters, particularly where police rely on surveillance, witness identification, or statements taken under pressure. Strong defence begins with a careful review of what the Crown can actually prove and whether the evidence is reliable.
Understanding Theft & Robbery Offences
Theft is governed by section 322 of the Criminal Code. Robbery is governed by section 343. The legal issues can depend on value, planning, alleged use of force, and whether the Crown can prove intent beyond a reasonable doubt. In many cases, the details of timing, possession, identification, and reliability of witnesses become central to the defence.
How We Help
- Review disclosure, surveillance, statements, and identification evidence for weaknesses
- Assess whether intent and knowledge can be proven beyond a reasonable doubt
- Challenge unreliable witnesses, flawed identification, and improper police procedures
- Advocate for bail and reasonable release conditions where detention is sought
- Engage the Crown to seek withdrawals, reductions, or appropriate resolutions
The Defence Process
- Initial review of the allegation, release conditions, and disclosure
- Strategic assessment of evidence reliability, intent, and legal issues
- Court advocacy through bail hearings, applications, and trial proceedings
- Resolution focused on protecting your record, employment, and future
Common Scenarios & Charges
- Theft under s.322 Criminal Code
- Theft under $5,000 under s.334 Criminal Code
- Theft over $5,000 under s.334 Criminal Code
- Robbery under s.343 Criminal Code
- Possession of property obtained by crime under s.354 Criminal Code
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between theft and robbery?
Theft is taking property without lawful authority. Robbery involves theft combined with violence or the threat of violence.
Do these cases require witnesses?
Not always. The Crown may rely on surveillance, statements, or circumstantial evidence, which still must be reliable and provable in court.
Can I be held in custody on a robbery charge?
It depends on the allegation and background. Robbery charges often come with stricter bail conditions and a higher risk of detention.
Can a theft charge be resolved without a conviction?
In some cases, outcomes may be negotiated depending on the evidence, context, and history, but each case must be assessed on its own facts.
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Focused defence across a wide range of criminal charges in Alberta.
White & Jeet Criminal Defence represents clients facing complex and high-stakes criminal matters at every stage of the process, from first appearance through trial and appeal. We regularly defend serious violent allegations, drug and controlled substance offences, and financially or legally complex charges across Alberta.
Each case is approached with careful preparation, practical strategy, and a clear understanding of what is at stake. If your matter is urgent, call our 24/7 Help Line. Confidential. No obligation.
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Being charged with a criminal offence is a serious matter. Your liberty, reputation, and future may be at stake. Before you speak to anyone, you have the right to consult with counsel.
White & Jeet Criminal Defence is a team of criminal defence lawyers with offices in Calgary, Lethbridge, Medicine Hat, and Red Deer, representing clients across Alberta.
We provide disciplined legal representation, clear and practical advice, and steady advocacy when the consequences are serious and the stakes are high.
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Our Office Locations
Lethbridge, AB
Lethbridge, AB, T1J 0N9
Calgary, AB
Calgary, AB, T2E 7H7
Medicine Hat, AB
Medicine Hat, AB, T1A 0H5
Red Deer, AB
Red Deer, AB, T4N 6X2