Burglary Legislation

Question 1

What is Burglary?

Answer 1

Burglary consists of

entering a building or part of a building as a trespasser with intent to commit theft, grievous bodily harm or criminal damage; or
having entered as a trespasser, stealing or inflicting/attempting to inflict grievous bodily harm.

Question 2

What are the 3 EYES or I’s

Answer 2

1. IN PERSON (Hand or person)
2. IN-STRUMENT- E.g Hook
3. IN-NOCCENT AGENT E.g Child or animal

Question 3

What is SID?

Answer 3

S- Steal
I- Inflict
D- Damage

Question 4

Definition of a building?

Answer 4

Needs a degree of permanent residence
- Walls
- Roof
- Utilities

NOT a tent. Can include offices/caravan/site offices/houses

Question 5

Definition of part of a building?

Answer 5

Other parts of a shop/garage/shed. Unauthorised areas that public don’t have access too e.g back office or behind a desk

Question 6

What are the two types of burglary defined by WMP?

Answer 6

Residential/ Dwelling
- House and confined area such as garage/shed /out building. If its in the boundary of the house its residential
Business/Community/Other (BOB)
-Shop/garden/office

Question 7

What is Burglary 91A?

Answer 7

Enters a building or part of a building as a trespasser with INTENT to
1. Steal anything in the building or part of
2. Inflict GBH
3. Do unlawful damage to building or therein

Question 8

What is Burglary 91b?

Answer 8

Having ENTERED a building or part of a building as a trespasser
1. Steals or attempts to steal anything therein
2. Inflicts or attempts to inflict GBH on any person there in

Question 9

What is Aggravated Burglary? Think Wife

Answer 9

A person is guilty of aggravated burglary if he commits any burglary and at the time has with him

W- Weapon
I- Imitation Firearm
F- Firearm
E- Explosive

If co defendants are aware there co defendants has access to WIFE they are guilty of aggravated burglary