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.
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.
The violent crime rate for Savannah Georgia was 203.5 per 100,000 in 2011.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
No. Burglary IS a criminal offense. ATTEMPTED Burglary is an attempt crime.
Yes!! Its a "forcible felony" which is considered a very violent crime!!
Robbery is a crime against PERSON. Burglary is a crime against PROPERTY.
"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.
The correct spelling is "burglary." It is a crime that involves entering a building illegally with the intent to commit a crime, usually theft.