Burglary

Burglary

Burglary is a crime against property.  A person is guilty of burglary if he or she enters or remains unlawfully in a dwelling, a structure, or a conveyance with the intent to commit an offense therein, unless the premises are at the time open to the public or the person is licensed or invited to enter.  Some states expand the definition to include the intent to commit a felony, theft, an assault on any person, lewdness, sexual battery and voyeurism against a child.

Penalties vary by state and depend on the circumstances including whether or not the person is armed with a dangerous weapon, the type of crime or crimes actually committed, any damage done to the physical structure and any harm done to any person present. 

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