Burglary

Question 1

What are the elements of burglary

Answer 1

Enters,
Any building OR any ship,
OR part of any building OR part of any ship,
Without authority,
With intent to commit an imprisonable offence,
In the building Or in the ship OR in part of the building or ship

Question 2

Define enters

Answer 2

As soon as part of the offenders body enters or as soon as any instrument used by the offender enteres.

Question 3

Explain artifice

Answer 3

Involves being skilful, artful & cunning. Eg making up a false ID then pretending you need to enter the building to check something.

Question 4

What category as a offence would/could the offence be under?

Answer 4

2, 3 or 4 offence

Question 5

What is aggravated burglary?

Answer 5

Whilst commuting a burglary, has a weapon or used anything as a weapon.

Question 6

What are the elements for burglary (having entered)

Answer 6

Having entered,
Any building or any ship,
Remains without authority,
With intent to commit and imprisonable offence in the building or ship.

• remains without authority on purpose