Possession of Break-in Instruments (Sentencing Cases)

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Possession of break-in instrument

351 (1) Every person who, without lawful excuse, has in their possession any instrument suitable for the purpose of breaking into any place, motor vehicle, vault or safe knowing that the instrument has been used or is intended to be used for that purpose,

(a) is guilty of an indictable offence and liable to imprisonment for a term not exceeding ten years; or
(b) is guilty of an offence punishable on summary conviction.

[omitted (2)]

R.S., 1985, c. C-46, s. 351; R.S., 1985, c. 27 (1st Supp.), s. 48; 2008, c. 18, s. 9; 2018, c. 29, s. 37; 2019, c. 25, s. 128.

CCC (CanLII), (DOJ)


Note up: 351(1)

Case Digest

Case Name Prv. Crt. Sentence Summary
1994
R v Hawes, 1994 CanLII 4017 (NSCA), per Pugsley JA NS CA 6 months imprisonment The offender was convicted of possession of break-in instruments and prowling at night.
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