Theft

Question 0

Burglary set out in s9 Theft Act 1968

Answer 0

• > Similar elements
• > Two different offences
• > differences deal w/ timing and intent
• > s.9(1)a- enters w/ intent. S.9(1)b develops intent

Question 1

Preliminary points

Answer 1

• Offence against property and persons
• Criminally entering buildings (shops, offices, houses)
• Psychological trauma of burglary reflected in sentencing (not wording of legislation)

Question 2

Aggravated Burglary an offence under s.10 of thefts act 1968

Answer 2

Burglary 
-> maximum sentence:14 yrs for dwellings.
->10yrs for other buildings 
Aggravated burglary
->maximum life imprisonment