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Burglary
It is illegal to trespass in
a building with the intent of taking property, causing grevious bodily
harm, rape or damage.
Magistrates can impose a 6
month custodial sentence and a £5000 fine.
A judge at Crown Court can
pass a maximum sentence of 14 years in prison and an unlimited fine.
If the offence is aggravated
by means of firearms, weapons, explosives or fake weaponry, then a Crown
Court can impose life imprisonment.

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