Burglary

Question 1

What is the maximum penalties for burglary?

Answer 1

10 Years if Indictable

14 years if dwelling

Question 2

What is the definition of Section 9 (1)a Burglary?

Hint: DIT

Answer 2

An offence is committed by anyone who enters a building or part of a building with the intent to commit criminal damage, inflict GBH (Grievous Bodily Harm) or commit theft.

Question 3

Define a trespasser.

Answer 3

Someone in a place where they do not have consent to be of without lawful authority. Access under false pretences is also trespassing.

Question 4

Define part of a building in terms of Burglary.

Answer 4

Where someone has consent to be in a certain part of the building but not another.

Question 5

What is the definition of Section 9 (1)b Burglary?

Hint: I.T

Answer 5

An offence committed by anyone who, having entered a building or part of a building as a trespasser inflicts GBH (Grievous Bodily Harm) or commit theft.

Question 6

What is the definition of Section 10 (1) Aggravated Burglary?

Answer 6

Commits any burglary and at the time has WIFE with them.

Question 7

What does WIFE stand for?

Answer 7

Weapons of Offence
Imitation Firearm
Firearm
Explosives

Question 8

What is the maximum penalty for Aggravated Burglary?

Answer 8

Life