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Burglary is a property crime and is not a violent crime against a person.
Added: But it is a Felony offense.
Unsure about Georgia, but in many locations there is a distinction in the statutes between burglary of a residential dwelling and a commercial building.
Also, burglary of an occupied dwelling, or the burglary of one committed after dark, carries an enhanced penalty due to the greatly increased likliehood of persons being present in the resididence at the time.
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What is Georgia's violent crime rate?
The violent crime rate for Savannah Georgia was 203.5 per 100,000 in 2011.
What day and year did residential burgulary become a violent crime?
This is not a nationwide law. Burglary is a state crime and the crime of Residential Burglary is codified differently, and on different dates, in different states.
Is burglary a crime?
No, burglary is the crime of "Trespassing with the intent of committing a felony". Trespassing is not a violent act, and the intent to commit a felony is not a violent act. If someone were to be harmed during a break-in, the offender would be charged with other violent crimes, which may include, but are not limited to; battery, assault, and robbery (robbery would replace burglary as a charge).
Does Ohio consider burglary a violent crime?
If the premises was occupied at the time of the offense OR - if it was a residence and the crime occurred during the hours of darkness, yes, it would.
How long do you go to jail for burglary in Georgia?
The amount of time spent in jail for burglary in Georgia depends on the severity of the crime. It is a felony and the sentence could be five years or more along with a fine and restitution.
Is burgalary an attempt crime?
No. Burglary IS a criminal offense. ATTEMPTED Burglary is an attempt crime.
Is a terroristic threat a felony in Georgia?
Yes!! Its a "forcible felony" which is considered a very violent crime!!
What is aggravated burglary?
Robbery is a crime against PERSON. Burglary is a crime against PROPERTY.
What class of crime is breaking an entrance?
"BREAKING AND ENTERING" is another way to describe a Burglary in legal terms. There can be degrees of burglary but generally speaking Burglary is considered to be a felony offense and is a serious crime.
How do you spell burglery?
The correct spelling is "burglary." It is a crime that involves entering a building illegally with the intent to commit a crime, usually theft.
Is burglary of a structure considered a violent crime or a property crime?
It is usually treated as such. In the U.S., most states have generally treated either burglary committed at night or of an inhabited dwelling or both as a serious felony, akin to a violent crime. In California, for example, burglary of any inhabited dwelling (including boats and trailers, with "inhabited" meaning currently used for habitation, whether occupied or not) is "first-degree burglary" and is punishable by two to six years in prison, whereas any other burglary (second-degree) is considered a "wobbler" (chargeable as either a misdemeanor or a felony, punishable by up to a year in jail or prison). Compare this to robbery, which is two to nine years in prison, depending on degree and circumstances. Residential burglary, like robbery, presents risks of violence to the victim (a struggle could result, a victim could be hurt or killed to silence them if they raise an alarm or call for help), and so it is generally treated as violent, as robbery likewise is even if violence is only threatened and not actually used. In the Supreme Court case of James v. United States (2007), the Court ruled that "attempted burglary" is a violent felony for the purposes of the federal Armed Career Criminal Act, which mandates a 15-year prison term for a felon with three prior drug-related or violent felony convictions who is found in possession of a firearm.
What are the elements of the crime of burglary?
Burglary is a combination of two elements. 1. Trespassing on to property. 2. The intent of committing an additional crime (usually a felony). If either element is missing, a burglary has not been committed.
