BURGLARY Flashcards

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  1. section & definition
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  • s9(1)(a)
  • enter any building or part of a building as a trespasser with the intention of committing theft, GBH, unlawful damage.
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  1. section and definition
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  • s9(1)(b)
  • enter any building or part of a building as a trespasser and commit or attempt theft or GBH
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ACTUS REUS
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  • ENTER
  • jury will decide if this is effective (RYAN)
  • can be with an object (fishing rod)
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ACTUS REUS
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  • BUILDING/PART OF
  • some degree of permanence to be a building
  • B&S V LEATHLEY - freezer container
  • s9(4) can be inhabited vehicles or vessels (WALKINGTON)
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ACTUS REUS
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  • TRESPASSER
  • tort where d enters property without permission/legal right
  • must be voluntary, not forced/accidental (SMITH & JONES)
  • not trespasser (COLLINS)
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MENS REA
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  • s9(1)(a)
  • intention to commit theft, GBH, or unlawful damage
  • knowingly (MOHAN) or recklessly (CUNNINGHAM) trespass
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MENS REA
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-s9(1)(b)
- MR for offence committed
- theft (s2 dishonesty & s6 IPD)
- GBH
- trespass knowingly or recklessly

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