Breaking and Entering
We have a long, successful history of defending individuals charged with breaking and entering. Our extensive experience means you can trust the advice we give you when facing breaking and entering charges.
Breaking and Entering (B&E) Defined
Every one who
-breaks and enters a place with intent to commit an indictable offence therein,
-breaks and enters a place and commits an indictable offence therein, or
-breaks out of a place after committing an indictable offence therein, or entering the place with intent to commit an indictable offence therein,
is guilty:
-if the offence is committed in relation to a dwelling-house, of an indictable offence and liable to imprisonment for life, and
-if the offence is committed in relation to a place other than a dwelling-house, of an indictable offence and liable to imprisonment for a term not exceeding ten years or of an offence punishable on summary conviction.
Breaking: To break any part, internal or external, or to open any thing that is used or intended to be used to close or to cover an internal or external opening.
Criminal Defence for Breaking and Entering Charges in Newfoundland and Labrador
If you are charged with Breaking and Entering call us right away at 709.739.4141
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