Aggravated Burglary

Question 1

What is the legislation for aggravated burglary?

Answer 1

Section 10 Theft Act 1968

Question 2

What is the definition of aggravated burglary?

Answer 2

Commits any burglary and at the time has with him any WIFE
W - weapons of offence
I - imitation firearms
F - firearms
E - explosives

Question 3

What is the maximum sentence for aggravated burglary?

Answer 3

Life imprisonment

Question 4

What is classed as a weapon of offence?

Answer 4

Any article made or adapted for use for:
- causing injury
- incapacitating a person e.g. gaffa tape, rope, drugs
- intending by the person having it with them for that purpose

Question 5

What is classed as a firearm?

Answer 5

Any lethal barrelled weapon, capable of firing a shot, missile, bullet or other projectile

Question 6

What is classed as an imitation firearm?

Answer 6

Anything with the appearance of a firearm, e.g. chair leg in a carrier bag could be classed, however, the use of body parts cannot