Legal definition of "Burglary" (former prosecutor explains)

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Channel: Shouse Law Group Channel · 2011 · Education

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Criminal defense attorney Neil Shouse explains Burglary and its legal definition.  

Burglary is entering a structure with the intent to commit a theft or any felony once inside. Per Penal Code 459 PC, the crime of burglary is complete when a person enters the structure with this criminal intent, regardless of whether the theft or felony actually takes place.

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