Not an excuse. If you're caught and convicted you'll have to carry the punishment anyhow.
Mostly...
Burglary is typically not considered a violent crime, as it involves unlawfully entering a building with the intent to commit a crime, such as theft, without necessarily using force or causing harm to others.
Serious crime has a stiff penalty but is not always violent in nature, and may be committed against either persons or property.A violent crime is almost always serious as well by implication and is a crime committed against persons.Added: You cannot commit "violence" against a 'thing.'
A non violent offender is someone who commit a crime, but was not violent in doing so. A non violent offender. Non violent offender are called such due to all different circumstances.
Yes, burglary is considered a violent crime in California because it involves unlawfully entering a building with the intent to commit a felony or theft, which can pose a threat to the safety and security of individuals.
Then you did not commit a crime. I assume you mean, "What do you do if you are charged with a crime you did not commit?" The answer is, "You get a lawyer."
In Florida, burglary is generally classified as a property crime rather than a violent offense. However, it can be considered violent if the burglar enters a dwelling with the intent to commit a crime and encounters an occupant, potentially leading to confrontational situations. The charges can escalate to aggravated burglary if a weapon is used or if the crime involves an assault. Thus, while burglary itself is not inherently a violent crime, specific circumstances can elevate its classification.
DUI is not typically considered a violent crime in the same way as assault or robbery. However, driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs can lead to accidents causing bodily harm or death, which may be considered violent acts.
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).
Commit is the verb commonly used for crimes. For example, "He committed a crime."
No it is not considered a violent crime.
Research provides information that can help understand people who commit crimes, what is and is not working as deterrents to crime, help to determine the laws on crime and how harsh they should be, etc.