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Shame on the prosecutors. Burglary requires intent. By all appearances, these guys thought they had permission.
by MaupitiBlue 7y ago
Shame on the prosecutors. Burglary requires intent. By all appearances, these guys thought they had permission.
- Cthulhu_ 7y agoThey HAD intent - they intended to break into the building, brought the tools, etc. If the contract does not stipulate that they are allowed to break in then they're basically screwed. "I didn't mean to break in" holds no ground in court if they actually were breaking in.
- TheSpiceIsLife 7y agoCriminal intent.
- Ensorceled 7y agoThis isn't how the law works for intent. Google "mens rea", in particular, the "knowing" part. Under your definition, every locksmith is engaging in felony break and enter on a daily basis.