tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6110794854146484721.post5668698580632011537..comments2024-03-28T09:08:50.733+00:00Comments on Law and Lawyers: From the Party Conferences No.1 ~ BurglaryObiterJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04544226917595022902noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6110794854146484721.post-4117961786879670542012-10-12T14:44:01.988+01:002012-10-12T14:44:01.988+01:00The arrest is so all parties can be interviewed un...The arrest is so all parties can be interviewed under caution. Wait until charges are filed.Ed (not Bystander)noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6110794854146484721.post-63609718839187557242012-10-11T21:45:48.333+01:002012-10-11T21:45:48.333+01:00The latest case involved the householders being ar...The latest case involved the householders being arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm, and the four men they shot at being arrested on suspicion of aggravated burglary. Which I don't understand as the two suspicions conflict with each other. Anonymous Johnnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6110794854146484721.post-5687060809393621882012-10-11T20:48:51.970+01:002012-10-11T20:48:51.970+01:00An interesting point. I don't think that the ...An interesting point. I don't think that the law actually states that the burglar cannot ever act in self-defence whilst on the premises being burgled but, clearly, in most situations the burglar is going to have an uphill struggle before a jury if he pleads self-defence.<br /><br />Taking revenge on the burglar is certainly not encouraged by the law as <a href="http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk/2009/dec/14/jail-brothers-burglar-cricket-bat" rel="nofollow">this case</a> shows.<br /><br />If a burglar runs away and is pursued then there would come a point where, if attacked, he could act in self-defence.<br /><br />Aggravated burglary (e.g. having a weapon whilst burgling) carries a max sentence of life imprisonment.ObiterJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04544226917595022902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6110794854146484721.post-76847410659218669582012-10-11T17:57:00.821+01:002012-10-11T17:57:00.821+01:00Britain seems to be jailing more bloggers and twee...Britain seems to be jailing more bloggers and tweeters than burglars and muggers. Vide Mr Barry Thew and his "offensive" tee shirt. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6110794854146484721.post-60263301773990301072012-10-11T16:03:02.109+01:002012-10-11T16:03:02.109+01:00"indeed this only means the chilling prospect..."indeed this only means the chilling prospect of intruders arming themselves in their own self-defence"<br />Intruders do not have a right of self defence in the sense of a defence to a charge if they knife someone, I would have expected the Law Society to have known that!Robert the Bikernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6110794854146484721.post-89830421800187544382012-10-11T12:20:48.440+01:002012-10-11T12:20:48.440+01:00Thank you. This blog is entirely non-profit makin...Thank you. This blog is entirely non-profit making. I am happy to add a link to a sensible law blog. I don't do advertising of legal services. Also, as stated at the top, this blog does not offer legal advice and should not be used as a substitute for professional legal advice. Let me have the link and hopefully it will appear!ObiterJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04544226917595022902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6110794854146484721.post-86917912678048346392012-10-11T11:54:38.957+01:002012-10-11T11:54:38.957+01:00Hi, I came across your blog and I have to say i th...Hi, I came across your blog and I have to say i think its great! I would be very keen to get included in your Links of Interest. Is this something that you offer, and how much would it cost for a year? Clairehttp://www.nowinnofee.comnoreply@blogger.com