Burglary Flashcards
(8 cards)
1
Q
S9
A
Breaking into a private residence and stealing property from it
2
Q
Entry
A
Not defined by statutes
R v Collins - entry must have been ‘effective and substantial’
3
Q
R v Ryan
A
Burglar was caught half way inside a window so the entry guidelines were met
4
Q
A building
A
Traditional structure or an inhabited vehicle
5
Q
R v Walkington
A
Man committed Burglary by entering the restricted area to access he tills
6
Q
Tresspasser
A
Someone who doesn’t have permission to be in a building or part of a building
- law was unclear on definition of entry but R v Collins cleared that up, Clarifies definition of a building as well
7
Q
MR - S9(1)(A)
A
Defendant must have intent at the time of entry
8
Q
MR - S9(1)(B)
A
Once inside there must have been actual or attempted offending
