[WillowTheWhisp]

Originally Posted by Busman747

He was originally prosecuted because of "overwhelming" evidence but the judge dismissed the case saying that he believed PC Akrills account and added "In my view, the officer gave his evidence in almost disarming honesty"

So obviously all a criminal needs to do is swear blind they are being honest when they say "I wasn't burgling them guv, I was only breaking in that house to shelter from the rain for a bit." and they will get off scott free.