What constitutes the use of force in a home invasion?

The use of force in a home invasion is defined by actions that go beyond simply entering a property without permission. In this case, threatening someone while entering their property represents an intimidating and coercive action that establishes the invasion as forceful. It indicates a clear intent to dominate the individual present and demonstrates a willingness to exert control through intimidation or aggression. This type of threat can provoke fear and indicate that the invader is disregarding the rights and safety of those within the home.

Other options do not constitute the use of force as effectively. For instance, entering a yard without permission may be unauthorized but does not inherently involve a confrontation or the use of intimidation. Similarly, using legal means to enter a property or breaking a window to gain entry can involve varying degrees of legality and intention, but they do not necessarily encompass the active use of force against another individual. Thus, the definition of force in this context is more closely associated with the act of threatening and creating a sense of fear within the victim.