Break & Enter
Strategic defence focused on protecting your rights, your freedom, and your future.
Charged with Breaking and Entering?
Defending Your Freedom
Being charged with break and enter can leave you overwhelmed, anxious, and uncertain about what comes next. At Wilson Defence, we understand how high the stakes are. A break and enter conviction can carry serious, life-changing consequences—including jail time, a criminal record, restrictions on travel and employment, and a lasting impact on your reputation.
We approach every case with discretion, skill, and a commitment to protecting your future. Whether this is your first offence or you're facing multiple charges, we will help you understand your options and develop the strongest possible defence strategy.
Understanding Break and Enter Charges
Break and enter charges are often laid when a person enters or trespasses onto private property—such as a home, apartment, garage, or place of business—with the intent to commit a criminal offence inside. You do not have to break a window, force a lock, or even damage anything to be charged. Simply walking through an unlocked door, if done with criminal intent, can result in a break and enter charge.
The law does not require theft or actual property damage to occur. A charge can be laid even if no items were taken or no harm was done.
The most serious form of break and enter involves residential properties—especially when someone is home at the time of the alleged offence. If there’s evidence that the person knew someone was present and was prepared to use force, the Crown may treat the case as a home invasion. These cases carry some of the harshest penalties under the law and are often prosecuted aggressively due to the potential threat to personal safety and privacy.
Related Offences
There are several related charges that may be laid alongside, or instead of, a break and enter offence. At Wilson Defence, we represent clients facing all the following:
Break and enter with intent
Attempted break and enter
Theft while breaking and entering
Unlawfully in a dwelling-house
Possession of break-in instruments
Conspiracy to commit break and enter
We understand what's at stake —and we fight back
At Wilson Defence, we don’t just process break and enter cases—we challenge them. Every file is handled with precision, strategy, and a commitment to achieving the best possible result for you.
We also offer:
Flat-rate legal fees
Flexible payment plans
Service in English and French
Representation across Southern Ontario, including Toronto, Hamilton, Milton, Brampton, and beyond
If you’ve been charged with break and enter or related charges, contact Wilson Defence today. The right defence starts here.
