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> evidence of forcible entry would be sufficient Why does it need to be forcible? Not yours is not yours even if the door is unlocked.
by BugsJustFindMe 3y ago
> evidence of forcible entry would be sufficient
Why does it need to be forcible? Not yours is not yours even if the door is unlocked.
- cwmma 3y agoyes but the crime of Burglary is about gaining access to a space by force, so the crime of auto-burglary requires entry by force to then commit some other crime (the theft you mentioned). It's unclear from the article why the underlying theft can't be prosecuted, probably less penalty.
- Xorakios 3y agoThe crime of burglary has been redefined over time and across counties and cultures. Currently in most of the US, opening a door without permission is considered forced entry, and peeking through a curtain is criminal invasion of privacy. Locks are irrelevant.