De Boyrie LawToronto, ON · May 25, 2026Theft and Shoplifting Law: Charges, Defences and Outcomes
Theft and shoplifting are among the most commonly charged property offences in Canada, yet they are often misunderstood. Under Canadian law, shoplifting is not a separate offence. It falls under the broader category of theft as defined in section 322 of the Criminal Code. A person commits theft when they take or convert something with...
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