Break and Enter and Related Offences
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When people think of 'break and enter' they often think of break enter and steal. However, stealing need not be part of this offence. A person can break and enter and commit an indictable offence such as sexual assault, or intimidation etc.
'Breaking' does not necessarily mean breaking a window or door or picking a lock. Simply opening a closed window or door to gain access to premises is sufficient. However, if a person enters through an open window or door, there is no 'break' and that offence cannot factually be proved guilty.
There are various forms of aggravating circumstances of a break and enter, including where more than one person breaks into premises, or where a person breaks in knowing a person is at home, or breaks in at night.
The penalties are really severe. Get advice from one of our criminal defence lawyer accredited * specialists immediately.
Sometimes in domestic relationships that are breaking down or have broken down, the question of a person's entitlement to enter premises is disputed.
We recently acted for a man who was in a 'long distance' relationship with a woman. They frequently called each other and took opportunities to travel to each other's homes and maintain their relationship. However when he entered her house one day, an argument of some type took place and she complained to police that he broke into the premises simply by opening the door. He was charged with an aggravated break and enter and bail was refused! Outrageous you might think!
Don't take risks if you are charged with this type of matter. Call us immediately for advice 24/7. Your first conference is free.
* Our Accredited Criminal Law Specialists are accredited by the Law Society of NSW. Some lawyers claim to specialists but are not accredited. Don't take risks contact one of our experts today.