Sch 1 (The Criminal Code), s 421
In forceEntering or being in premises and committing indictable offences
Schedule 1The Criminal Code
Part 6Offences relating to property and contracts
Division 1Stealing and like offences
421 Entering or being in premises and committing indictable offences
(1)
Any person who enters or is in any premises with intent to commit an indictable offence in the premises commits a crime.Maximum penalty—10 years imprisonment.
(2)
Any person who enters or is in any premises and commits an indictable offence in the premises commits a crime.Maximum penalty—14 years imprisonment.
(3)
If the offender gains entry to the premises by any break and commits an indictable offence in the premises, he or she is liable to imprisonment for life. sch 1 pt 6 div 1 ch 39 s 421 amd 1945 9 Geo 6 No. 11 s 7
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