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Theft & Fraud· Theft Act 1968
Section 9 — Burglary
Entering a building or part of a building as a trespasser with intent to steal, inflict GBH, or do unlawful damage (s.9(1)(a)) — or having entered, stealing/attempting to steal or inflicting/attempting GBH (s.9(1)(b)).
Penalty reference
- Mode of trial
- Either-way
- Maximum penalty
- Dwelling burglary: 14 years. Non-dwelling: 10 years. Aggravated burglary (s.10): LIFE.
- Out-of-court eligibility
- ✕ CR✕ Caution✕ Cond. Caution
Note: Dwelling burglary — third-strike minimum 3 years (s.111 PCC(S)A 2000). Always CPS authority for charge.
Triage the circumstances
Quick answers — the engine applies the College/CPS hard rules.
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