Queensland Consolidated Acts

[Index] [Table] [Search] [Search this Act] [Notes] [Noteup] [Previous] [Next] [Download] [Help]

CRIMINAL CODE 1899 - SECT 427

Unlawful entry of vehicle for committing indictable offence

427 Unlawful entry of vehicle for committing indictable offence

(1) A person who unlawfully enters another person’s vehicle with intent to commit an indictable offence commits a crime.
Penalty—
Maximum penalty—10 years imprisonment.
(2) If—
(a) the offence is committed in the night; or
(b) the offender—
(i) uses or threatens to use actual violence; or
(ii) is or pretends to be armed with a dangerous or offensive weapon, instrument or noxious substance; or
(iii) is in company with 1 or more persons; or
(iv) damages, or threatens or attempts to damage, any property;
the offender is liable to imprisonment for 14 years.



AustLII: Copyright Policy | Disclaimers | Privacy Policy | Feedback