Criminal Attempts Act
Finally, Shola is part of the joint enterprise and would also be liable under Section 5 of the Criminal Attempts Act 198151 for conspiracy. Shola may also be liable for several other offences. Firstly burglary. Shola stands as a lookout allowing Alan, Titus and Celestine to enter. This constitutes aiding burglary by allowing people to enter as trespassers with an intention to steal. However in order for Shola to be liable for this offence it must be proved that he has knowledge of the type of crime and was one within his contemplation.