Burglary Offence Court Process

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Burglary of a dwelling in England is classified as an indictable offence, meaning it is a serious crime that is tried in the Crown Court, regardless of whether anyone was present in the house at the time. The defendant does not have the option to choose the court due to the seriousness of the offence. However, for the offence of going equipped for burglary, the defendant might have a choice of being tried in either the Magistrates Court or the Crown Court, depending on the cases specifics.

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A burglary of a dwelling, even if no one was inside at the time, is considered an indictable offence in England. This means it is a serious crime and will be tried in the Crown Court.
Would you like more information on the potential penalties for this offence?
So a defendant will not be asked which court he wants to be tried in?
In England, burglary of a dwelling is an indictable offence, meaning it is a serious crime and will be tried in the Crown Court. The defendant does not have the option to choose the court.
Do you need information on the potential penalties for this offence?
but what if the only evidence was that he was equipped to go burglaring, but no one actually saw him inside a house?
In England, being equipped to commit burglary can itself be a criminal offence, known as "going equipped for burglary" under Section * of the Theft Act *. This does not require the person to be caught in the act of burglary. Would you like more information on this specific offence?
But the scenario says 'include advice as to which Court you think he should elect to be tried in, if he is given the option, and explain to him why he might not be given a choice.'
In England, for the offence of "going equipped for burglary," the defendant might have a choice of being tried in either the Magistrates' Court or the Crown Court. Here's why:
- Magistrates' Court: Typically deals with less serious offences. If tried here, potential penalties are generally less severe.
- Crown Court: Handles more serious offences. If the case involves significant evidence or aggravating factors, it may be escalated here.
The choice may not be available if the severity of the case mandates a Crown Court trial.
Do you need further details on how these courts differ?
i'm talking about for the offence of burglary of a swelling
Burglary of a dwelling (house) in England is an indictable offence, which means it is a serious crime tried in the Crown Court.
Would you like to know more about potential penalties or the court process for this type of offence?
But the scenario says 'include advice as to which Court you think he should elect to be tried in, if he is given the option, and explain to him why he might not be given a choice.'
For burglary of a dwelling in England, it is considered an indictable offence and will be tried in the Crown Court. The defendant will not have the option to choose the court because of the seriousness of the crime.
Would you like to know more about the court process or potential penalties for this offence?
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