Possessing a Stolen Dog
Possessing a Stolen Dog is an offence under Section 504 of the Crimes Act 1900 which carries a maximum penalty of 5 penalty units, which is currently $550.
To establish the offence, the prosecution must prove beyond reasonable doubt that:
- You possessed a dog
- The dog was stolen, and
- You knew the dog was stolen
Defences to the charge include:
- Duress, and
- Claim of right, which means you genuinely believed you were legally entitled to the dog
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