Break And Enter Lawyers
What Is Considered A Break & Enter?
Break and Enter accusations contain many factors. Usually, Break and Enter offences are associated with homes and commercial areas. The crime concerns the implication to get into a place to perpetuate a criminal offence.
You should know that there could be a crime without a person actually “break” or forced to be accused of a Break and Enter crime. For instance, entering through an open space can be considered a “Break and Enter” offence. A sentence can be imposed even if there is no damage to the place entered.
Usually, a person commits this type of crime to steal property. Breaking and Entering is and indictable offence of Theft. According to the Criminal Code, if a person has no purpose of committing an illegal offence, but illegally enters a property, he or she can be committing other crimes.
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It is imperative to have an experienced lawyer represent your rights. Break and Enter is a serious criminal offence, with severe potential penalties.
In sentencing for a Break and Enter case, section 348.1 of the Criminal Code requires a judge to consider as an aggravating fact that a home was occupied and violence was used or threatened at the time of the offence. This is commonly known as a “home invasion.” While there is no offence in the Criminal Code called a “home invasion,” the sentencing ranges for these types of facts are significant.
The maximum punishment for Break and Enter in this case is up to life imprisonment. If the offence is in relation to a place other than a home, the term for imprisonment if convicted can range from a criminal record to 10 years in jail depending on how the Crown proceeds with the case.
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Breaking & Entering involves unlawfully going into a place with the intent to commit an indictable offence or actually committing an indictable offence.
The sentence imposed for a Breaking & Entering conviction depends on the circumstances of each individual case. Nevertheless, a conviction for any criminal offence will result in a criminal record, which can negatively impact many areas of your life including your reputation, your ability to maintain or obtain employment, and your ability to travel to other countries like the United States. In addition, a conviction for these offences may carry other penalties, including a potentially lengthy term of imprisonment.
Now is not the time to delay! Your reputation, future, and freedom are too important. In all cases, you are well advised to immediately speak with Lawyer Plug so we can evaluate your case, get your side of the story, and relentlessly defend you against your charges.
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