In legal terms, the terms 'unlawful deprivation of liberty' and 'invasion of the home' are often used. Unlawful deprivation of liberty means that someone is deprived of liberty against his will and without any lawful reason. A deprivation of liberty always requires a legal basis, such as an arrest warrant. Domestic theft - also known as 'housebreaking' - means that someone enters another person's home without being authorised to do so. This is a very specific crime in which someone merely enters the home of another without authorisation or, for example, a search warrant. In most cases, the invasion of the home is an aggravating circumstance in a theft. This is referred to as theft by breaking and entering, climbing in or forging keys. It will then not be prosecuted as a separate crime. For more information on this crime, a concrete punishment and/or advice tailored to your needs, contact our criminal lawyers via [email protected].