UK Law - what are the possible sentences for breaking into a motor vehicle? This morning I was woken up by?

Question

my neighbour at 0545. A man had smashed the back window of my elderly Dad's car and the drivers' door was wide open.

There was a middle aged man and a group of young lads outside - anyways, just shows how appearances can be deceptive.. the young lads were the ones who had 'caught' and apprehended the culprit - the middle aged man until the police came.

The culprit also put his trousers?? and keys, boots etc all in my Dad's car and had a screwdriver, not sure if he was breaking in or attempting to steal or what..

Police have him in custody and he is due to appear in court tomorrow morning - just wondered what is likely to happen now? Fine or sentence etc thanks.

Answer 1

Probably a couple of hours community service.

Answer 2

Unfortunately he is likely to get a slap on the wrists and community service.

However your Dad's insurance company will sue him for the cost of repairs so it shouldn't affect your Dad's no claims bonus or insurance. The bonus is he has to pay for the damage might take a while though.....

Answer 3

It depends what sort of criminal record the offender has.

If he has a string of offences than he may well be given a custodial sentence.

It also depends on whether he pleads guilty or not guilty.

He may elect to be sent to trial by jury.

Answer 4

Sorry, but the worst he will be getting is a 'slap on the wrist' and some community service at most...if the CPS manage to get it to court. If 'lack of evidence' prevails, he'll be out in a few hours.

Even your dad's insurance won't bother going after him...so it'll be at his (your dad's) expense to cover the 'excess'.

No fines...no jail time....

The British justice system, once the envy of / model for the world now SUCKS and is almost entirely in the favour of protecting the rights of the accused.

You CANNOT defend yourself, you CANNOT defend your home, you CANNOT defend your children, you CANNOT defend your property...well not without ending up in court yourself for infringing some scumbag's rights.