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Burglary Entry

This trap appears as a wrong-answer choice in 1 active question. Spotting how it is built is the repair: read each example's “why it's attractive” before the “why it's wrong.”

Subject distribution

  • CRIMINAL1

Example wrong choices

  • 17187_antioch_hook · CRIMINAL · Choice AYes, but only if the shepherd’s hook remained inside the dwelling after the theft was completed.

    Why it's attractive

    Incorrect; entry is satisfied at the moment of crossing, regardless of whether the instrument remains.

    Why it's wrong

    Incorrect; entry is satisfied at the moment of crossing, regardless of whether the instrument remains.

  • 17187_antioch_hook · CRIMINAL · Choice CNo, because Silas remained physically outside the dwelling at all times.

    Why it's attractive

    Incorrect; common law allows for non-bodily entry via instrument.

    Why it's wrong

    Incorrect; common law allows for non-bodily entry via instrument.

  • 17187_antioch_hook · CRIMINAL · Choice DNo, because Silas did not cause structural damage to the shutter or the window frame while prying it open.

    Why it's attractive

    Incorrect; this discusses 'breaking' requirements, but the call is for 'entry'.

    Why it's wrong

    Incorrect; this discusses 'breaking' requirements, but the call is for 'entry'.

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