Burglary is unlawfully entering a building with intent to commit a crime. The crime to be committed does not necessarily have to be a theft, nor does the crime actually have to be completed. If the building entered is not a dwelling then the charge is Burglary - 3rd Degree, which is a Class D Felony carrying 1 to 5 years. If the building is a home or dwelling then the charge is Burglary - 2nd Degree, which is a Class C Felony carrying 5 to 10 years. If there is a weapon involved, or if someone is injured (other than the perpetrator(s) of the offense, or if someone is threatened with a dangerous instrument, the the charge is Burglary - 1st Degree, which is a Class B Felony carrying 10 to 20 years.
If the owners or occupants of the property, and/or the commonwealth, can press charges against you. If the victim drops the charges, the commonwealth may still proceed with the case.
If you are a juvenile, you may be committed to the Department of Juvenile Justice and may be placed in juvenile detention or in a detention alternative placement, depending on the severity of the offense and the determination of the Department of Juvenile Justice.
Arrest, Trial, Prison, Permanent Record
10 years
In Kentucky, class D burglary refers to unlawfully entering or remaining in a building with the intent to commit a crime. This offense is a Class D felony, which is punishable by 1 to 5 years in prison.
You could be charged with burglary and grand theft auto.
With a bit of luck they will throw the book at you.
Residential Burglary - Commercial Burglary - Burglary committed during the hours of darkness.
No, I have never considered committing a burglary. Engaging in illegal activities can lead to serious consequences and harm others, which goes against my values. I believe in respecting the rights and property of others and finding lawful ways to achieve my goals.
What is the difference between residential burglary and commercial burglary as far a being punished?
A burglary in which the perpetrators were caught in the act.
The verb form of burglary is "burglarize."
What type of torts are burglary and robbery?
Burglary has a corpus delicti referring to the "body" of the crime. You have to prove that first to know see if a burglary took place.