Burglary
Requiring both an act of trespass and at least some intent to commit certain offences, Burglary can be a very serious offence, made worse where committed at a person’s home.
Robbery
Robbery is the use or threat of force during a theft. Depending on the circumstances, Robber can lead to a life imprisonment sentence.
Theft
Theft is the most common of the “dishonesty offences”. With five elements to it, it can become a very difficult area of law to get to grips with.
Criminal Damage
Without a statutory definition of “damage”, Criminal Damage cases can become difficult, relying on large amounts of case law and detailed evidence.