Q: If someone attempts to enter your home forcibly by continuously ramming the door with his shoulder, is that illegal ?
The police were called and they they talked to the man (he's a neighbor ) but told me no crime was committed.
A:
It’s very likely that a crime was committed if things happened as you say.
Attempted Burglary occurs when a person attempts to enter a building or home without permission from the owner/tenant of that building or home, and the person has the intent to commit a felony, theft, or assault on the property.
Criminal Trespass occurs when a person enters the property of another with notice entry is forbidden. Or upon being instructed to depart by the lawful owner he fails to do so. So, if this guy is ramming your door and being told to leave and not doing so, he’s very much guilty of trespassing. He doesn’t have to be in the house to be trespassing - just on your property.
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