Aggravated Burglary Flashcards
1
Q
Which section of legislation is aggravated burglary?
A
Section 10 the Theft Act 1068
2
Q
What must the perpetrator be in possession of in order to aggravated burglary to be committed?
A
WIFE
- Weapons of offence
- Imitation firearms
- Firearms
- Explosives
3
Q
What type of offence is aggravated burglary and what is the maximum sentence?
A
Indictable only
Up to life imprisonment
4
Q
When is a Section 9(1)(a) aggravated burglary committed?
A
As soon as they enter a building with intent and possess one of the articles stipulated in Section 10(1) (WIFE)
5
Q
When is a Section 9(1)(b) aggravated burglary committed?
A
When the person actually commits the theft or assaults a person with or without the weapon, causing GBH or attempts to do so
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