bountyhunter:

i have several questions. firstly, what if the lines were running underground (would that never be the case?), and were not clearly visible? surely you would have to be inside the building to know whether there was a phone or not.

secondly. If Mr Joe was stupid enough (but ultimately innocent) to have had to break in a cabin a second time for similar reasons as a first time, would he have been filed this first time even if not convicted (i.e would he remain a completely 'free' citezen, as i am assuming he would be filed despite his innocence)?

and just a thought; when i read Michael's post the thing that leapt out at me was how fortunate you would be in having your 'breaking and entering' save you starvation via the alarm. it sounds like a thoughtful safety feature of the cabin owner for the hapless Joe.

ian