Overview of Break and Enter Offences
A Break and Enter offence is when a person enters another’s dwelling with intent to commit an indictable offence. Commonly, an indictable offence is to steal, destroy or damage property or assault another individual.
There are a range of negligible and serious crimes relating to breaking and entering within NSW. Depending on circumstances related to the offence, you may face a heavy fine or imprisonment.
Types of Break and Enter Offences
There are various Break and Enter offences contained in the Crimes Act 1900 (NSW). These include:
- break out of a dwelling-house after committing, or enter with intent to commit, 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 a serious indictable offence
- break and enter with intent to commit a serious indictable offence
- being armed with intent to commit an indictable offence