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Can You Get in Trouble for Breaking into Your Own House?

July 12, 2019|fsstechnologies

Is it legal for you to break into your own house?

you could be charged with resisting arrest or disorderly conductremain calm if the authorities arriveyou can be fined in most municipalities if the police are summoned to your house because of a false security alarmSpeak with a security expert

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