Burglary Essays

  • Pros And Cons Of Low Level Burglary

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    Burglary involves the forceful trespassing into restricted areas, with the intention of committing crimes such as theft or robbery. Like most criminal activities, not all burglary is committed in the same way or even by the same type of criminal. There is therefore a need for the distinction between the different types of burglars and classification of their methods of operation. Maguire identifies three primary distinctions based on the offenders’ individual qualities, separating burglars into low-level

  • Argumentative Essay: Jimmy Valentine

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    Evidence from the text states “I want to make you a present of my kit tools. I know you’ll be glad to get -- them…” This quote is saying Jimmy is loyal to his friend Billy, who is still in the burglary business, even though Jimmy quit that business. In the text it says “She believes in me; and I wouldn’t do another crooked thing for the whole world.” This means Jimmy is loyal to Annabel because he loves her and wouldn’t steal and risk compromising

  • Investigating Burgled Property

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    left. People will also leave holiday homes so these would also be targeted. In the UK we obviously do not have the good weather problems so burglaries increased when more women went out to work and were not at home during the day like before. So, these properties are literally there for the picking with only a little surveillance needed if any. With burglaries

  • Lolita Barthel's Sentence Of Life In Prisons

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    An estimated 26 percent of juveniles sentenced to prison for life were convicted of a felony murder, that is, for participating in a robbery or burglary during which a co-participant committed murder, in some cases without the knowledge of the teen. Fifty-nine percent of youth sentenced to Life without parole sentences are serving time for a first-time offense. In 26 states, the sentence of life

  • Jimmy Valentine Analysis

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    because he lived up to what the warden said in the beginning of the story. When he was about to get out of jail the warden said ”You’re not a bad fellow at heart. Stop cracking safes, and live straight.” (Henry 1) He was determined because he quit the burglary business and gave away his stuff. This quote demonstrates his willpower; “Say, Billy,I’ve quit the old business--a year ago. I’ve got a nice store. I’m making an honest living, and I’m going to marry the finest girl on earth two weeks from now.”

  • Christopher F. Butt Plead

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    In July of 2014, Christopher F. Butt plead guilty to one count of sexual assault and uttering threats after callously raping an 11-year old girl, leaving her severely injured, as well Butt threatened her and her family if she ever told anyone of what he had done. For four continuous weeks Butt had taken the young girl to his home, sexually assaulted her, which resulted in her being unable to walk or sit down for days and even causing breakage to her genitalia. Butt was sentenced to five years, but

  • Elaine Harmon Case

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    On March 6 28-years-old Courtney Elaine Harmon of Ponderosa Drive, Hickory was arrested by Catawba County Sheriff’s Officers. She’s been charged on bills of indictment with two counts apiece of possession with intent to sell and deliver (PWIMSD) methamphetamine and selling methamphetamine. Also, Harmon is charged with possession with intent to sell and deliver schedule I controlled substance, sale and delivery of schedule I controlled substance and manufacture, sell, deliver, or possess a controlled

  • Burglary Rate In Gresham

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    The rate for the burglary rate in Gresham can be for many reasons. Some of the reasons I have found will be detailed in my essay. The first, I have found is the population rate. The population rate is smaller in Gresham than it is in Portland. The rate can be increased because a number of people that live in there. Meaning the economy is higher. In Portland. Yes, there are more people there, but the security rate is higher there. It’s my first time living in Portland and just by walking around and

  • Burglary Selection Letter

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    Please accept this memorandum as my request to participate in the selection process for Burglary Unit Detective. I am confident that my qualifications merit your review and consideration. I have been a Police Officer for about seven years. In 2008 I graduated from the St. Louis County and Municipal Police Academy as the top academics recruit of my class. Upon graduation, I was assigned to the North County Precinct. In 2010 I was detached to the St. Louis County Sex Offender Registration & Enforcement

  • Sergeant Koch Burglary

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    On 07-24-2016, Sergeant Koch and I responded to 7520 December Drive, reference a burglary that occurred on 06-24-2016. I have been trying to make contact with the suspect, Tyler Gray, for the last two weeks with negative results. I previously responded to Gray 's residence and made contact with Gray 's father, William Gray. I have left William my business card with instructions to contact with me. Upon arrival, Sergeant Koch and I made contact with, William Gray. However, It took several minutes

  • Vehicle Burglary Observation

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    On 4/26/17 at 1434 hrs, I was dispatched to a vehicle burglary located at 6420 101st Ave N. Upon arrival I made contact with the complainant, Diane Schilling, at 10115 64th St N. Schilling advised she witness a juvenile running from driveway of 6420 101st Ave N, placing a phone down the front of his pants while she was talking to the mailman in front of her house. Schilling advised the juvenile was a black male, wearing a green hoodie and khaki pants. She also advised he was running with two other

  • The Connection Between The Owings And The Burglary

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    in Texas, to report a burglary in his home which he shared with his wife Margaret and their daughter Kori Rae, he also stated that his wife and daughter were missing. An anonymous tip placed Raymond Levi Cobb, who lived across the street from the Owings and was a first respondent, in the Owings house at the time of the burglary. He was interrogated by the Walker County investigators about the events that took place at the time, but he denied any involvement in both the burglary and the missing women

  • Examples Of Delayed Residential Burglary

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    On October 21st, 2015, at or about 0120 hours, I was dispatched to 1516 Funston street, Hollywood Florida in reference to a delayed residential burglary. Upon arrival, I made contact with Steve Gow, herein after referred to as the victim. The victim, stated the following; On the above date, at or about 0100 hours, the victim had returned back to his residence when he discovered his front door(facing north) was completely open. Upon a further examination of his door, he also noted that the

  • Nixon's Involvement In The Burglary At Watergate

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    Five men were immediately arrested in the office of the Democratic National Committee. This was not any kind of burglary, for they stole secret documents from the Democrats. The event happened while Nixon’s second-term campaign was proceeding. 13Later that month, rumors began about Nixon’s involvement In the burglary at Watergate, and many people, including politicians, suggested that Nixon should resign. There was enough evidence to accuse the five men, yet Nixon

  • Florida Burglary Research Paper

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    In the state of Florida burglary is defined as a first degree, second degree or third felony. In the state of Florida burglary can occur in a dwelling, structure or conveyance. The statute does not distinguish between dwellings and other structures. They are all included in the statute. Burglary in the state of Florida includes all dwelling and structures including permanent or temporary. These can be mobile or immobile. Additional the Florida stature encompasses all conveyances including motor

  • Non Domestic Burglary Offencess

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    domestic/non-domestic burglary offences in England and Wales over the past 5 years Domestic burglary offences Non-domestic burglary offences Year ending June 2017 235,335 187,802 Year ending June 2016 195,286 203,120 Year ending June 2015 195,816 212,272 Year ending June 2014 207,930 226,921 Year ending June 2013 223,902 231,006 Statistics taken from: www.ons.gov.uk and The National Archives The above table shows police recorded statistics of domestic and non-domestic burglary offences in England

  • Residential Burglary Case Study

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    not really understand that his actions were wrong. Previous acts of delinquent behavior had supported his actions. He was found guilty. ISSUE(S): Did the trial court err when claiming that K.R.L had the capacity to commit a crime of residential burglary? HOLDING(S): Yes, during the time when K.R.L was 8 years old he was incapable of committing that offense. He did not have the capacity to form criminal intent. REASONING:

  • The Challenges Of Domestic Burglary And The Crime Of Crime

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    The offence of domestic burglary is set out in Section 9 of the Theft Act 1968 which states that “a person is guilty of burglary if there is proof that he/she enters any building or part of a building as a trespasser and there is the intention of stealing/inflicting GBH or causing damage”. When looking at crime prevention, there are two key questions to ask; “where are crime prevention efforts likely to produce the most benefits and what measures are most likely to deal with the issue most effectively

  • After Receiving A Call About A Burglary

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    Type of Crime: Burglary After receiving a call about a burglary, I will do the following: Step #1: Secure the crime scene DO NOT TOUCH ANYTHING THAT THE OFFENDER LEFT BEHIND! Ask the victim(s) what belongings they have lost. Step #2: Assess the crime scene First, determine whether this crime scene was an accident, murder, or suicide. Walk through the crime scene and look for any evidence that may be relevant to the case. A drawn-to-scale sketch of the crime scene is also required because this shows

  • Why Is X Is Guilty Of Burglary In Virginia

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    Question 1: X is guilty of burglary in Virginia according to the Virginia burglary statute because he committed the crime with intent when he entered the building in the first place and by also using force by breaking in the window, both are felonies that constitute a guilty verdict, according to page 393. X is also guilty of common law larceny according to the law because his intent is to steal the computer with no intent on returning it, he is taking personal property of another person. According