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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

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