Break and Enter Offences in New South Wales
Break and enter offences involve unlawfully accessing a property with the intent to commit an indictable offence such as larceny or assault. In NSW, break and enter offences are serious criminal acts set out in the Crimes Act 1900, and carry penalties of up to 25 years in prison, depending on the offence and aggravating factors.
Kingston Fox Lawyers can assist with all break and enter offences, including:
- Break and Enter with Intent to Commit an Indictable Offence
- Break out of a Dwelling House After Committing an Indictable Offence
- Break, Enter and Assault with Intent to Murder
- Enter a Dwelling House with Intent to Commit a Serious Indictable Offence
- Break, Enter and Commit Serious Indictable Offence
- Convicted Offender Armed with Intent Commit an Indictable Offence
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Break and Enter Lawyers in Sydney
Kingston Fox Lawyers can advise and represent clients in relation to larceny, theft, and break and enter offences. If you have been charged with any of these offences, it’s important to get immediate legal advice and support from an experienced, results-driven lawyer.
The offence of break and enter and commit serious indictable offence is set out under section 112 of the Crimes Act (1900) NSW and carries a maximum penalty of 14 years imprisonment. The prosecution must prove that:
- You broke and entered the premises
- The premises were a dwelling-house or other building, and
- Having entered, you stole property, or committed another serious indictable offence
If the offence is committed in circumstances of aggravation, the maximum penalty is 20 years imprisonment. Circumstances of aggravation include:
- Being armed with an offensive weapon or instrument
- Being in the company of another person
- Using corporal violence
- Inflicting actual bodily harm
- Depriving a person of their liberty
- Knowing that a person was present at the premises
In circumstances of special aggravation, the maximum penalty is 25 years imprisonment. Special aggravation applies when someone intentionally wounds or inflicts grievous bodily harm, or is armed with a dangerous weapon such as a firearm or prohibited weapon.
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Our Expertise in Break and Enter Cases
At Kingston Fox, we understand how challenging it can be if you’ve been charged with, or facing break and enter offences. Our experienced, compassionate team of lawyers are here to help you navigate the legal process with confidence. The Kingston Fox team includes former prosecutors that bring a wealth of first-hand experience in working on break and enter cases. Every matter we take on is completely tailored to each client, their circumstances, and the objectives.
Get in touch with the Kingston Fox team today to get clarity on your case, how we can help, and the process involved.
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