%T Sentencing trends for theft in the higher courts of Victoria %A Dennis Byles %I Sentencing Advisory Council (Vic) %D 2013 %K Theft %U https://apo.org.au/node/33271 %X This Sentencing Snapshot describes sentencing outcomes for the offence of theft and details the age and gender of people sentenced for this offence in the County and Supreme Courts of Victoria between 2007–08 and 2011–12. Except where otherwise noted, the data represent sentences imposed at first instance. A person who dishonestly appropriates any property belonging to another person with the intention of permanently depriving that person of the property is guilty of theft. %9 Report