Shoplifting Lawyer Cairns — Fixed Fee
$1,500 — Fixed Fee
Shoplifting plea — Cairns Magistrates Court — $1,500 fixed Covers : initial consultation, review of the prosecution brief and CCTV evidence, advice on whether a conviction is likely to be recorded, sentencing submissions, and full court appearance. No hidden fees. One invoice. Higher-value theft, theft from employer, or matters with aggravating features — see Stealing & Theft ($2,100) or Fraud ($3,200). Additional mentions before the sentencing hearing are $950 each. Defended hearings — contact…
What Is Included
Initial consultation to review your charge and the prosecution evidence Review of any CCTV footage, witness statements, and the QP9 Honest advice on whether a conviction is likely to be recorded — and what that means for your situation Preparation of written sentencing submissions for the Magistrates Court Guidance on character references and any supporting material Full appearance by Sacha at…
What You Are Actually Facing
Shoplifting is one of the most common criminal charges in Cairns — and for many people, their first contact with the criminal justice system. The biggest concern for most people is not the penalty itself, but whether a criminal conviction will go on their record. In Queensland, the answer depends on how the charge is framed: Items valued at $150 or less — dealt with as a regulatory offence under…
What Changes the Outcome
The value of the goods. Courts treat a $50 item from a supermarket very differently from a $500 item from an electronics store. Where the value is at or near the $150 threshold, whether the matter is charged as a regulatory offence or a Criminal Code offence can be the most important question. Your criminal history. A first offence with no prior record sits at the lower end of the sentencing…
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Will I get a criminal record for shoplifting? Not necessarily. For first offenders, a section 12 order — guilty finding, no conviction recorded — is a realistic outcome with the right submissions. Whether it applies in your case depends on your history, the value involved, and how the matter is presented. Sacha will give you an honest assessment at the first consultation. Can shoplifting affect my…