Question 1

What Is Aggravated Burglary?

Accepted Answer

Aggravated burglary is the most severe type of burglary. It is classified as a criminal offense because the offender not only will force their way into the house or occupied structure, but they also commit physical harm to another person. This may seem a little vague, so we’ll do our best to help this make more sense. Aggravated burglary is not the same thing as first degree burglary or second degree burglary (which we will talk about more in the following section). Aggravated burglary is prosecuted separately from any other type of burglary because it involves harm to another person. Once a person decides to trespass on a property with the intent to steal, it is classified as a burglary. This could be someone breaking and entering a home without permission and stealing an object. As soon as a person attempts to break into a building with the intent to steal, it is burglary. Even if the person is caught before the offense was committed, it is still considered burglary, or attempted burglary, depending on the state.

Question 2

What is 1st Degree Burglary?

Accepted Answer

Most states consider first-degree burglary to be a class a felony. First-degree burglary, in short, is nearly the same as aggravated burglary. To be charged with a first degree burglary, the offender must have a weapon, threaten to hurt a bystander, or cause bodily injury to another person. If the burglar does cause bodily injury to another person, the sentence will be higher, and the jail time will be more strict.

Question 3

What is 2nd Degree Burglary?

Accepted Answer

Second-degree burglary is a non-violent burglary. However, even this can vary from state to state. For example, in Colorado, second-degree burglary is when a criminal decides to enter a building. This includes any type of building (home, a store, or a warehouse), with the intent to commit a crime inside and leave with a property that isn’t their own. As soon as someone is injured, the crime escalates to first-degree burglary. As soon as it is classified as a first degree, the charges amplify.

Question 4

What is 3rd Degree Burglary?

Accepted Answer

Third-degree burglary is when unlawfully forces entry into a fenced area, private property, residential yard, or non-residential structure. If a criminal enters an area with the intent to commit any type of crime (theft, burglary, or other felonies), the person can be convicted of a class c felony or a class d felony, depending on your state. The main defining feature of a third-degree burglary is that there is no one present in the building when the person breaks and enters. However, a third-degree burglary also includes breaking and entering into non-residential structures such as cars, boats, or other motor vehicles. If you break into a car using manipulation, deceit, a master key, or any other form of breaking and entering, you will be guilty of a felony.

Question 5

Is Burglary a Felony?

Accepted Answer

In short, yes. Burglary is always a felony. A felony is when there a possible convicted person’s land and goods. After conviction, additional punishments, including capital punishment, could be added to the criminal's offenses. A misdemeanor is a crime that is less than a felony. A felony is one of the highest crimes and can severely affect a person’s life long term.

Question 6

What Is Trespassing?

Accepted Answer

Purposefully entering or remaining on the property after told to leave, Entering someone else’s property, or Stepping onto the property without permission

Question 7

How Can You Protect Yourself Against Burglaries?

Accepted Answer

First, install a home security system. Having home security can protect your home and deter criminals from targeting your house. Second, keep your trees and hedges trimmed and taken care of. Burglars want to target homes that are hidden from the road. They want to be able to slip in and out of a location without getting caught. Fence in your property. Like we mentioned with the home security systems, burglars look for easy targets. If a burglar makes it past all other forms of defense, installing indoor security camera's are a valuable tool to record the crime, providing evidence to identify the criminal in order to throw them behind bars, as well as providing proof for your insurance company so damages and losses can be covered.

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