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Unlawful entry | Ordinary building | Dwelling-house |
With intent to commit a simple offence | 1 year imprisonment | 2 years imprisonment |
With intent to commit a crime carrying less than 3 years maximum imprisonment | 3 years imprisonment | 5 years imprisonment (7 years if actually occupied at time of unlawful entry) |
With intent to commit any crime carrying more than 3 years maximum imprisonment | 7 years imprisonment | 10 years imprisonment |
N.B For unlawful entries occurring at night time (between 9pm and 6am), the maximum penalties are twice the amounts stated above [CCA s.213(5)]. | ||
When armed with firearm or other dangerous or offensive weapon | 20 years imprisonment | Life imprisonment |