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2007-07-11 00:22:57 · 18 answers · asked by sandy 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
Many states now recognize that domestic burglary, breaking into someones residence, is a more severe crime. In Washington state, it is considered a Class B felony. In comparison, second degree manslaughter is a Class B felony. The maximum term(sentence)of not more than ten years, or by a fine in an amount fixed by the court of not more than twenty thousand dollars.
2007-07-11 00:32:51 · answer #1 · answered by spag 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
UK answer....
The maximum penalty available to a judge is 14 years imprisonment. A magistrate can only sentence to up to 6 months imprisonment, although he has the option of progressing the matter to crown court (i.e. a judge).
That said, in reality, these really are MAXIMUMs and are unlikely to be given.
If the offender is a juvenile (under 18) and it's their first offence, they may be entitled to a 'reprimand' (telling off) or, depending on the nature of the offence, they may upgrade this to a 'final warning' (which is normally strike 2, but if the offence is serious, strike 1 can be skipped). These are the ONLY 'police station disposal' options available to the police - the only alternative to this would be to charge the juvenile offender (i.e. send him to court). At court he may receive a period of detention (unlikely), but it's not possible to estimate how long without more details (circumstances of offence, any violence? value of stolen items? has he any previous convictions? of a similar nature?)
If he's an adult, then he is entitled to an Adult Caution (telling off at police station). If he is not eligibe for this (i.e. offence was too serious or he's already had a caution for that offence in last 2 years) then he'll be charged. If he's already been convicted twice in the past for burglary (i.e. this is his third burglary conviction) then the justice is OBLIGED to sentence him to a period of custody (i.e. prison) - he has no discretion. If it's not his 3rd+, then he is likely to get community service, a curfew, expenses/compensation order, drug rehab order etc. etc. but again, without more details, it's impossible to say.
2007-07-11 01:49:09 · answer #2 · answered by Ben G 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This all depends on the judge, the prosecutor, and the offender's prior record. Also, the amount of damage that was done, goods taken, etc. I have seen as little as 12 months to serve and four years probation and as much as 30 years in state prison.
2007-07-11 04:55:48 · answer #3 · answered by Ga Prosecutor 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If I was the Judge it would depend on --------
What was taken. Why was it taken? Was damage done
to the property, inside or out? Who did the property that was
taken belong to? And why was burglary necessary if it was to
retrieve your own personnel property? Then if that person or
persons " the burglar" had no property in that premises I
would give them the maximum I could in that state. THEY
KNEW WHAT THEY WERE DOING!
Get an A+
2007-07-11 01:14:34 · answer #4 · answered by wayne g 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The maximum is fourteen years imprisonment for basic burglary, 'Life' if there's aggravating factors, that being said, I kinda agree with some of the answers above. Often the sentence doesn't equal the trauma.
2007-07-11 00:33:26 · answer #5 · answered by Bertie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it was a 1st offence the police probably wouldn't even process the paperwork - seriously!!! An habitual burglar caught once again would probably receive community service.
2007-07-11 00:31:21 · answer #6 · answered by Smarty 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
the police would be most upset that you got cought,,paper work for them..sentence not a lot coution first offence .. tag after being cought a few times
2007-07-12 08:55:41 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
burglary carries a life sentence as a maximum penalty .Burglary is not just going into someones home without their consent .You have to enter as a trespasser and commit either Theft ,Rape ,assault or arson ,to be convicted of this.
2007-07-12 11:29:49 · answer #8 · answered by paul t 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First sentence would be "your nicked my son"
Then "we will have you banged up to rights lad"
Then "dont even think about it"
Then "How do you plead young man?"
Then ".... as this is clearly not your fist offence I have little option but to send you down at her majesty's pleasure and you will be castrated at dawn"
2007-07-11 00:33:14 · answer #9 · answered by oldhombre 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That depends on Government Guidelines, how full the nick is, what dick is presiding and how much the defence lawyer is being paid.
Left to me it would be both hands cut off!! Thieving little b*stards
2007-07-11 00:32:56 · answer #10 · answered by one shot 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋