Blog Posts in Burglary

Burglary: Broader Than Before January 14, 2019
Long before the California Penal Code defined the crime of burglary , there was a Common Law definition. Over time, California has whittled away at that definition such that much more behavior ...
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Burglary & Theft Laws in California October 2, 2018
California Penal Code § 459 and 459.5 According to the California Penal Code, burglary is any instance in which a person unlawfully enters a “home, store, car, boat, etc. with the intent to perpetrate ...
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Burglary Vs. Robbery in California October 14, 2013
The terms burglary and robbery are often used as synonyms by people who are unaware of the difference. These two theft crimes are different and result in different penalties in California. First, the ...
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What Constitutes Burglary and What are the Penalties in CA? September 23, 2013
In order to be charged with burglary in California, the prosecutor has the burden of proving that the suspect entered property without permission, with the intent of committing a crime. 'Property' in ...
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