Burglary Flashcards
Section 9, 1 A
A person is guilty if he enters any building or part of a building as a trespasser and with the intent to steal, inflict grievous bodily harm or cause damage
“SID - Steal, Inflict GBH, Damage”
Section 9,1 B
A person is guilty of burglary if having entered any building or part of a building as a trespasser, they steal or inflict grievous bodily harm.
“No D in a 9,1B”
What is the WIFE mnemonic?
Weapon of offence
Imitation firearm
Firearm
Explosive
What is section 10 of the Theft act 1968
Aggravated Burglary
What is a MADE weapon of offence
A bayonet, police baton or a knuckle duster
What is an ADAPTED weapon of offence?
Screwdriver that has been sharpened at the tip
(You can also have unaltered items that are being used for violent purposes such as a golf club or a house brick)
What is an intended weapon for offence?
Ordinary kitchen knife. This is inoffensive in everyday use but if the defendant INTENDS to use it to injure, it will fall into this category