Burglary? how bad is it?

[R1Geezer]

Our Judiciary seem to think it's not at all bad and tend not to use sentencing powers they already have.
I tend to think it is a personal violation and should be treated as such. Some people take it better than others, some have to move they feel so violated. So how bad is it? Do you think Judges/beaks would be more severe if they had some scrote going through their undie draw or crapping on the lounge carpet? Do you think it should always be custodial?

[Carrac]

oneeyedvic- wake up and live in the real world these people are never rehabilitated that is why the jails are overcrowed.

As i said before all this touchy feely stuff does not work and never will. i dont have all the answers but rehabilitation does not work it just drains the public purse

[jno]

"These people are never rehabilitated"... actually, they are. It's a young man's game. There aren't a lot of burglars over about 30. They just grow out of petty crime, grow up, have families, get jobs. In the broadest sense, the problem is finding something for young men to do. (You could say national service or something, but chances are that just produces fitter, better trained burglars.)

[New Judge]

If you observe any court proceedings where the accused may be sent to prison or may not, you will notice that the only thing they are interested in is staying out. Once they learn they are not going down, the rest does not matter. Community Penalties hold no similar fear.

Those who suggest that Community Penalties are just as feared are deluding themselves and others. Put basically � custody is the only language some offenders understand.

The current sentencing guidelines for Burglary (dwelling) suggest that a sentence of more than six months is appropriate in every case. New guidelines (effective from 4th August) give more detailed guidance and suggest that for an offence where no forced entry is involved and only �low value� goods are taken a Community Penalty is appropriate.

So much for getting tough on crime.

[sp1814]

naomi

Oneeyedvic is correct - Crash is a superb film. Absolutely superb. It's one of those films where you have about four interlocking stories.

You suddenly find yourself understanding (without condoning) racists. It really makes you stop and think about the bigger picture.

However, it shouldn't have won Best Picture at the Oscars. That was a swizz.

[naomi24]

Thanks, SP. I'm going to try to get it at the weekend.

By the way, are there two SPs on here? I'm sure I saw one with a different number attached to the SP. Are they both you - or am I mistaken?