Break & Enter Offences

It is important that you prepare for your initial Court appearance where you will be asked to enter a plea. In circumstances where you have been refused bail or bail has been granted on onerous terms, you will need to consider an urgent bail application before the date fixed for your initial Court mention date for the break and enter charge matter. It is your right to contact a legal representative and you should do so as soon as possible to consider whether the terms of your bail should be varied or bail granted if refused.

If you are convicted, you can appeal the conviction itself or the penalty imposed against you. Any appeal must be lodged within 28 days from the day you were convicted otherwise you will need leave to appeal. There is no guarantee that the Court will grant you leave to appeal.

The cost of legal representation in break and enter charge matters varies considerably. Some matters are straight forward and others are complex and challenging. It is not always possible to get an accurate appraisal of the legal costs involved from another assault charge matter because the work involved can vary considerably.

Brydens Lawyers will take the time to discuss with you in detail the costs likely to be involved.

It is important to have legal representatives who can provide you with practical assistance including urgent bail applications in break and enter charge matters where your liberty is at risk. Brydens Lawyers are experienced in dealing with such matters. We can provide you with specialised technical advice and representation for difficult charge matters.