Theft defense provides legal representation for individuals accused of taking another person’s property without lawful authority or consent, including allegations involving theft, burglary, shoplifting, and vehicle theft. The legal response depends on the circumstances of the alleged offence, the evidence, the property involved, and whether aggravating circumstances are alleged.

Under Federal Decree-Law No. 31 of 2021 on the Crimes and Penalties Law, theft involves the unlawful taking of movable property belonging to another person. The law provides different penalties depending on the circumstances, including whether the offence involved weapons, multiple perpetrators, nighttime conduct, breaking into premises, or other aggravating factors.

Our UAE criminal lawyers represent clients during police investigations, Public Prosecution proceedings, and criminal court cases. We examine the allegations, prosecution evidence, witness statements, CCTV footage, fingerprints, ownership records, and other evidence relevant to the case.

Where a theft allegation develops into a broader dispute over ownership, contracts, possession, or financial obligations, our litigation lawyers can also assist with the related civil or commercial proceedings. Where appropriate, we also handle vehicle theft allegations, burglary charges, shoplifting cases, commercial theft, victim reconciliation, appeals, and other criminal proceedings arising from property offences.