Does shoplifting go on your record in Australia?

Yes, shoplifting does go on your record. Shoplifting falls under larceny, with six elements needed to prove a finding of guilt. 

The elements needed are:

1. The property belongs to someone other than you
2. You have taken and carried away the property and
3. You did not receive the consent from owner
4. You intended to permanently deprive the owner
5. You had no claim of right made in good faith
6. The property was taken dishonestly
   
   

There are defences to shoplifting. If your matter falls under one of the defences shoplifting will not go on your record. Our experienced criminal lawyers can strategies to obtain a non-conviction outcome such as, a section 10 or a Community Release Order without conviction.

To find out if these apply to your matter, call us today on (02) 8084 9929 for a free initial consultation.