Burglary Flashcards
When is a person guilty of Burglary ?
When he Enters a building or part of a building as a trespasser with intent to steal anything therin or inflict GBH on any person therin or damage property therin
What part of the theft act is burglary?
section 9 (1) (a)
Explain what is meant by enters?
- crossing a boundary
- must be deliberate
- can be by innocent agent
- can include instrument as long as this is not just to facilitate entry
What is meant by the term building?
Structure of considerable size with a degree of permanence
Part of a building
“A person has legitimate access to part of the building but then crosses a boundary” what are some examples of this?
A cordoned off area staff rooms behind the bar at a pub behind the til in a shop adjoining bedsit
When are you considered a trespasser?
No consent (express or implied permission) Right by law
What is meant by intent?
offender must have intended to :
Steal
Inflict GBH
Damage
What does section 9 (1) (b) add?
Steal or attempt to steal
inflict or attempt to inflict GBH or harm on any person
What is the Acronym to remember Aggravated burglary Section 10 Theft act 1968?
WIFE Weapon Imitation Firearm Firearm Explosive
A person is guilty of aggravated burglary if he commits burglary and at the time has with him …….? fill the blank
WIFE Weapon Imitation Firearm Firearm Explosive
Weapons of offence include anything that is ?
name the three points
Made
Adapted
Intended
What is section 22 theft act 1968?
Handling stolen goods
Otherwise than in the course of stealing, knowing or believing them to be stolen goods, dishonestly receives the goods or undertakes or assists in their retention,removal, disposal or realisation by or for the benefit of another or arranges any of the above.
