OF03: Burglary Law

Question 1

What are the Elements of Burglary?

Answer 1

• Enters
• Any building/part of building
  or
  Any ship/part of ship
• Without authority
• With intent to commit an imprisonable offence in the building or in a ship

Question 2

What are the Elements of Burglary (Having Entered) ?

Answer 2

• Having entered
• Any building
  or
  Any ship
• Remains without authority
• With intent to commit an imprisonable offence in the building or in the ship

Question 3

Explain “Enters”

Answer 3

As soon as offenders foot steps through an open doorway.

As soon as tip of screwdriver passes through window.

Question 4

Explain “Having entered”

Answer 4

Physically inside a building. Already/remained inside.

Question 5

Explain “Building”

Answer 5

Any structure

e.g. tent, house, caravan, closed cave/tunnel

Question 6

Explain “Ship”

Answer 6

Any vessel used in navigation, however propelled

Question 7

Explain “Part of building or ship”

Answer 7

Any part of a building or ship that does not allow the public to enter.

e.g. An office in PaknSave

Question 8

Explain “Remains without authority”

Answer 8

Remaining in a building when consent no longer applies.

e.g Hiding in a shop and staying until closed.

Question 9

Explain “Intent to commit an imprisonable offence”

Answer 9

Offence must be an imprisonable one.

e.g. Assault, theft

Question 10

Explain “Artifice”

Answer 10

Cunning. Skilful. Artful. Sneaky.

e.g False ID, acting as a maintenance staff or offering a child sweets if they open the door