Theft & Property Offences
Next to the trial itself, the bail hearing is the most important part of a criminal proceeding. Although it is possible to appeal a bail hearing decision, a person generally has only one good chance at bail. Being denied bail an initial hearing significantly affects that way a reviewing court is going to consider an application for appeal. Even if an accused is able to have his or her bail decision successfully overturned on appeal, most bail appeal decisions can take several weeks to schedule, during which time the accused languishes in custody.
Robbery
Robbery refers to taking property, or attempting to take property, by use of force, violence or threats of violence. Any time force, or the threat of the use of force, coincides with taking property from another person, or attempting to take property from another person, Robbery charges may be laid.
Breaking and Entering
Breaking and Entering charges involve the entrance into a dwelling house or commercial place of business. Despite the name of the offence, there is no need to actually “break” or force entry. Breaking and Entering charges may be laid despite the fact that there has been no damage to the property entered.