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Offences Against Property

ALL CAPITAL OFFENCES ARE HUT CHARGES

Burglary (FELONY)
Principal - 36 months - $4000
Accomplice - 36 months - $4000
Accessory - 21 months - $2400
Description: Unlawfully entering a building to commit theft or another felony.

Points to Prove:
  • Defendant unlawfully entered a building or structure.
  • Intent to commit theft or a felony inside was present.
  • Entry was without consent or legal justification.
Attempted Burglary (FELONY)
Principal - 18 months - $2000
Accomplice - 18 months - $2000
Accessory - 10 months - $1200
Description: Attempting to unlawfully enter a building to commit theft or another felony without completing the act.

Points to Prove:
  • Defendant took steps toward unlawful entry.
  • Intent to commit a felony was present.
  • Entry was incomplete or unsuccessful.
Arson (FELONY)
Principal - 60 months - $7000
Accomplice - 60 months - $7000
Accessory - 36 months - $4200
Description: Intentionally setting fire to property, causing damage or risk to others.

Points to Prove:
  • Defendant intentionally set fire to property.
  • The fire caused or could have caused damage.
  • The act was unlawful and deliberate.
Attempted Arson (FELONY)
Principal - 30 months - $3500
Accomplice - 30 months - $3500
Accessory - 18 months - $2100
Description: Attempting to set fire to property without causing damage.

Points to Prove:
  • Defendant took steps to set a fire.
  • Intent to damage property was present.
  • No actual damage occurred.
Felony Arson (FELONY)
Principal - 80 months - $6000
Accomplice - 80 months - $6000
Accessory - 48 months - $3600
Description: Wilfully setting fire to government property or a secure facility, causing destruction.

Points to Prove:
  • Defendant intentionally caused or attempted to cause a fire.
  • Property belonged to the government or was within a restricted area.
  • The act resulted in or risked major destruction or injury.
Vandalism (MISDEMEANOUR)
Principal - 18 months - $1500
Accomplice - 18 months - $1500
Accessory - 10 months - $900
Description: Willful destruction or damage to another person’s property.

Points to Prove:
  • Defendant intentionally damaged property.
  • Property belonged to another person.
  • The act was without consent or lawful justification.
Trespassing (MISDEMEANOUR)
Principal - 5 months - $500
Accomplice - 5 months - $500
Accessory - 3 months - $300
Description: Entering private or restricted property without permission.

Points to Prove:
  • Defendant entered property belonging to another.
  • Defendant lacked permission or legal right to enter.
  • Entry was intentional, not accidental.
Felony Trespassing (FELONY)
Principal - 30 months - $3000
Accomplice - 15 months - $1500
Accessory - 9 months - $900
Description: Entering government or secured property without authorization.

Points to Prove:
  • Defendant entered a restricted or government-controlled property.
  • Entry was unauthorized and intentional.
  • Area was clearly restricted or posted as off-limits.
Breaking and Entering (FELONY)
Principal - 20 months - $2000
Accomplice - 20 months - $2000
Accessory - 12 months - $1200
Description: Unlawful entry into a building or residence by force, without intent to commit theft.

Points to Prove:
  • Defendant entered a structure without consent.
  • Entry was accomplished by force or deception.
  • No theft or further felony was intended.
Attempted Breaking and Entering (MISDEMEANOUR)
Principal - 10 months - $1000
Accomplice - 10 months - $1000
Accessory - 6 months - $600
Description: Attempting to forcibly enter a structure without consent or lawful authority.

Points to Prove:
  • Defendant took direct steps toward unlawful entry.
  • Intent to enter without permission existed.
  • Entry was not completed.