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Criminal Code Act 1983
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223 Alternative verdict section 221(1), the trier of fact may find the person not guilty of the section 220(1) if the trier of fact: entered or remained in a building with the intention of committing an offence mentioned in section 221(1)(b); and (b) is satisfied beyond reasonable doubt that the person intended to commit an offence, other than an offence against the Trespass Act 2023.