Burglary Flashcards
s.9(1)(a)
Enter building as tespasser with intent to steal, inflict GBH or do unlawful damage
s.9(1)(b)
Enter building as trespasser and commits theft, attempted theft, GBH or attempted GBH
Enter
Interpreted by courts - can be effective or partial which doesnt even allow D to steal (ryan)
A building
s.9(4) inhabited vehicles and vessels
R v Coleman
Houseboats
Rodmell
Garden shed
Stevens v gourley
“a structure of considerable size and intended to be permanent or endure a considerable time”
Norfolk v seekings and gould
not lorry trailer still on wheels
R v Walkington
Includes part of building where D has permission for one area not another
As a trespasser
Where D enters without permission (Express or implied)
Must prove D knew or were subjectively reckless about it
R v Collins - no trespass if D has permission
R v Smith and jones - beyond permission
Actus reus s.9(1)(b)
Commit an ulterior offfence of theft, GBH or criminal damage
Mens rea
Intent to trespass - d must know theyre trespassing or subjectively reckless about if they have permission - r v collins
Mens rea s.9(1)(a)
Intent to commit ulterior offence on entry, no need for it to be committed
Conditional intent enough (AG’s ref (1 and 2 1979)
Mens rea s.9(1)(b)
Mens rea of ulterior offence committed
No need to exist on entry