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We provide expert defence for break and enter charges in NSW, focusing on protecting your record, minimising penalties, and avoiding imprisonment wherever possible.
We defend you with precision, experience and compassion – available 24/7 when you need us most.
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Expert Defence for Your Break and Enter Charge
A break and enter charge in NSW is extremely serious, carrying consequences that may affect your freedom, reputation, employment and future.
At Daoud Legal: Sydney Criminal Defence & Traffic Lawyers, we provide specialist legal advice and strategic defence for all break and enter offences. From the earliest stage, we work to challenge the evidence and pursue a withdrawal, downgrade or the most lenient outcome available.
We represent clients across the full range of break and enter cases, including:
- Break and enter with intent
- Breaking and entering into a dwelling or building
- Attempted break and enter
- Aggravated break and enter
- Special aggravated break and enter
- Break and enter linked to disputes or alleged theft
- Break and enter at workplaces, commercial sites or construction areas
Understanding “Break and Enter” in NSW
Break and enter involves entering a home, building or premises without permission, usually with intent to steal or commit another offence. It doesn’t need force – opening an unlocked door or window can still amount to “breaking.” Aggravated and special aggravated break and enter are more serious forms of the offence, involving factors like weapons, threats or being in company.
Penalties for Break and Enter
Break and enter is treated as a serious criminal offence, and sentencing can include convictions, supervised orders or significant imprisonment depending on the circumstances.
Aggravated forms carry some of the heaviest penalties in NSW, and a conviction can restrict your employment, travel and future opportunities. We assess the specific charge, the prosecution’s case, and whether the court may consider alternatives to jail in your situation.
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How We Fight Your Break and Enter Charge
A break and enter allegation is one of the most serious property-related offences in NSW. At Daoud Legal, we act immediately to understand the facts, challenge weak or incorrect allegations, and protect you from harsh penalties, including imprisonment, wherever possible.
1. Immediate Legal Support – As soon as you contact us, we assess your situation, explain the specific break and enter charge and outline the likely penalties. No matter the specifics of the allegation, early advice can significantly influence your outcome.
2. Evidence Review & Case Strategy – We review all evidence, CCTV, forensics and statements, to assess entry, “breaking,” intent, and whether the charge is overstated as aggravated. From this, we develop a focused defence strategy.
3. Negotiation & Charge Review – Many breaking and entering charges can be withdrawn or reduced through early negotiation, particularly where intent, identity or entry cannot be proven. We prepare targeted submissions to secure the best outcome.
4. Court Representation – If your case proceeds, we prepare thoroughly and present strong submissions to minimise penalties and, where possible, avoid imprisonment.
5. Ongoing Support & Guidance – We provide steady support, clear advice and consistent communication from start to finish.
When To Call a Break and Enter Lawyer
If police involvement has begun or you’ve been notified of a breaking and entering allegation, contact a lawyer immediately. Break and enter charges, especially aggravated ones, can escalate rapidly, and early advice is crucial to protecting your outcome.
Getting legal help straight away allows you to:
- Avoid making statements that harm your defence
- Challenge police assumptions about intent or identity
- Address weaknesses in forensic or CCTV evidence
- Present your version clearly from the beginning
- Prepare material that may reduce the legal consequences
- Build a strong defence before your first court date
Whether you’ve been charged with break and enter with intent, aggravated break and enter, or attempted break and enter, don’t wait.
Call Daoud Legal on (02) 9188 0999 as soon as possible. Our Sydney break and enter lawyers are available 24/7 to provide urgent advice, explain your options, and help protect your record and your future.
- Ironclad Defence
We build a powerful & proactive defence from the very beginning. We prepare & identify every weakeness in the prosecution’s case to secure your defence.
- Fierce Advocacy
Our lawyers are your fierce advocates, both in & out of the courtroom. We are committed to protecting your rights, your future, and your peace of mind with fearless representation.
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Have Sydney's Best Break and Enter Lawyers On Your Side
When you face a break and enter charge, having a formidable legal team in your corner is not a luxury – it’s a necessity. At Daoud Legal: Sydney Criminal Defence & Traffic Lawyers, our reputation for relentless advocacy and strategic excellence is why we are consistently involved in significant, high-profile cases.
Our work, often highlighted by the media, demonstrates our commitment to every client. We apply the same level of tenacity and expert skill to your case, ensuring you feel protected and have a clear path forward.
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Why Choose Daoud Legal: Sydney Criminal Defence & Traffic Lawyers
When you engage Daoud Legal, you gain a team committed to protecting your rights with professionalism, empathy and skill. We’re not general practitioners, we’re specialists in criminal law, focused solely on achieving the best possible outcome for every client. From your first call to the final result, you’ll have clarity, confidence, and experienced defence on your side.
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A WINNING RECORD
With a formidable track record and a history of winning cases. We focus on achieving charge withdrawals, downgrades and non-convictions for clients facing break and enter charges across NSW.
EXPERT CRIMINAL LAW SPECIALISTS
Our senior lawyers bring over 40 years of combined experience defending break and enter, aggravated break and enter and other serious property offences.
Free Strategy Session & 24/7 Help
We provide a free initial Strategy Session to review your breaking and entering matter and explain your options. We’re available 24/7 to ensure you can access support immediately.
FIXED-FEE CERTAINTY
Break and enter allegations are stressful enough without unclear costs. Our fixed-fee pricing gives you complete transparency from the beginning.
STRATEGIC, PERSONALISED DEFENCE
Every breaking and entering case is different. We examine the evidence, intent, identity issues and aggravating factors closely to build a tailored defence.
CLEAR, HONEST COMMUNICATION
Break and enter matters are complex, but we make the process simple. Our lawyers explain your options in clear language and keep you informed throughout your case.
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FAQs
What is aggravated break and enter?
Aggravated break and enter involves additional factors such as being armed, using violence, being in company, or causing actual bodily harm. The exact definition and minimum sentence depend on specifics of the incident and the section you are charged under.
Can I be charged with break and enter if I never went inside the property?
Yes. You can still be charged if police allege you attempted to enter, interfered with a door or window, or took steps showing intent to commit an offence. Attempted break and enter carries serious penalties, but intent and identity must be proven.
Can I be charged if nothing was taken?
Yes. Break and enter with intent is still an offence even if nothing is stolen or damaged. Police only need to allege that you intended to commit an offence inside.
What if I didn’t intend to commit a crime inside?
Intent is a key element of breaking and entering. If the prosecution can’t prove what you intended to do inside the property, the charge may be downgraded or withdrawn.
What if I’m accused of being an accessory to a break and enter?
You can be charged as an accessory even if you didn’t enter the property yourself. Helping plan the offence, acting as a lookout, or assisting afterwards may still lead to serious charges.
Can breaking and entering charges be withdrawn?
Yes. Charges may be withdrawn if the evidence is weak, identification is unclear, intent can’t be proven, or the matter has been overcharged as aggravated.
Do all break and enter charges lead to jail time?
Not always – but aggravated and special aggravated break and enter often carry heavy custodial penalties, and courts treat these matters very seriously.
Do I need to go to court for a break and enter charge?
In most cases, yes. Break and enter matters almost always require a court appearance. Our lawyers guide you through every step and prepare the strongest possible defence.
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