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Central Chambers Law

Criminal Law

Theft of Motor Vehicle

Understand Your Situation

Car theft allegations often rely on circumstantial evidence. We dismantle the prosecution's case to protect your license and liberty.

Defending Vehicle Theft

Theft of a motor vehicle requires the intent to *permanently deprive* the owner. If you only intended to use it temporarily (joyriding), the charge should be 'Taking Without Owner's Consent' (TWOC), which is far less serious.

We argue this distinction of intent. We also challenge forensic evidence found in vehicles—fingerprints on a door handle do not prove you drove the car or stole it. We investigate alibis and CCTV to prove you were not the driver.

Accused of Car Theft?

Was it just joyriding? We fight to reduce the charges. Call us.

If your case is serious call our emergency number now

Plan Your Defence

High Value and Organised Crime

For high-value thefts, police often allege organised crime involvement. We scrutinise the digital evidence (key fob cloning, relay attacks) and demand proof of your specific involvement.

If you bought a car not knowing it was stolen, we assert the defence of 'Bona Fide Purchaser'. We help you prove you paid a fair price and had no reason to suspect it was stolen property.

Bought a Stolen Car?

If you didn't know, it's not a crime. We help prove your innocence.

Legal Aid Availability

For many criminal matters, from police station interviews to Crown Court trials, public funding (Legal Aid) may be available to cover your legal costs.

Eligibility is determined by the seriousness of the case and, in some instances, a means assessment. Our team will conduct an immediate, confidential assessment of your eligibility to ensure that financial constraints do not stand in the way of a robust defence.