What is the minimum sentence for burglary UK?

Burglary cases are viewed as serious crimes and they can carry considerable sentences. It is not unusual to serve a custodial sentence for any form of burglary and the three strikes rule means that, for a third offence of domestic burglary, there is a mandatory three year minimum sentence.

What’s the sentence for burglary UK?

For domestic burglary, the law, as set by parliament states that: ❖ The maximum sentence in the magistrates’ courts is a £5,000 fine and/or 26 weeks’ in prison. ❖ The maximum sentence in the Crown Court is 14 years in prison. ❖ The sentencing guideline range is from a community order up to 6 years in prison.

What is the sentence for aggravated burglary UK?

Aggravated burglary is a criminal offence that is triable on indictment in the crown court. If found guilty, the maximum penalty is life imprisonment.

Is the sentencing guideline for burglary in force?

Definitive sentencing guideline for use in courts in England and Wales on burglary offences. This pdf should be used for reference only. For in force, definitive guideline (s), go as appropriate to:

What is the sentencing code for domestic burglary?

Where sentencing an offender for a qualifying third domestic burglary, the Court must apply section 314 of the Sentencing Code and impose a custodial term of at least three years, unless it is satisfied that there are particular circumstances which relate to any of the offences or to the offender which would make it unjust to do so.

What’s the maximum sentence for theft in the UK?

Theft Act 1968 (section 10) AGGRAVATED This is a serious specified offence for the purposes of section 224 of the Criminal Justice Act 2003 Triable only on indictment Maximum: Life imprisonment Offence range: 1–13 years’ custody reference only.

How to determine the severity of a burglary?

Burglary Offences Definitive Guideline AGGRAVATED STEP ONE Determining the offence category The court should determine the offence category using the table below. Category 1 Greater harm and higher culpability Category 2 Greater harm and lower culpability or lesser harm higher culpability Category 3 Lesser harm and lower culpability