THEFT FROM AN EMPLOYER Any theft involving a breach of trust is very serious.  The courts view a theft by a person in a position of trust as extremely aggravating.   At Daley, Byers we have defended cashiers, bookkeepers, accountants, sales people and treasurers of charitable organizations who have found themselves facing theft charges resulting from their position.  In some cases we have been retained prior to charges being laid and through negotiations have avoided criminal charges altogether.  In other cases where clients have retained us after being charged we have successfully negotiated the withdrawal of all charges. In many cases it is very difficult for the Crown to prove a theft that has taken place over many months or years.  The necessary records must be available and reveal the unlawful conduct.