Understanding the charge of being unlawfully in a dwelling-house

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Céline Dostaler
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If someone is in any sort of residence and they are uninvited, they could be charged with being unlawfully in a dwelling-house. It is assumed they have criminal intentions, such as theft, or perhaps to provoke an unwanted encounter with the home’s residents. To secure a conviction, the Crown must prove the accused had no justification for entering the premises or permission to enter, and that they intended to commit an indictable offence. To read more, click here.

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