Burglary Requires Physical Force
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Subject distribution
- CRIMINAL1
Example wrong choices
17225_midnight_utility_fraud · CRIMINAL · Choice ANo, because breaking always requires physical damage.
Why it's attractive
Common-law breaking includes constructive breaking; physical damage is not required.
Why it's wrong
Common-law breaking includes constructive breaking; physical damage is not required.
17225_midnight_utility_fraud · CRIMINAL · Choice BNo, because the homeowner opened the door voluntarily.
Why it's attractive
Consent procured by fraud is not effective consent for the breaking element.
Why it's wrong
Consent procured by fraud is not effective consent for the breaking element.
17225_midnight_utility_fraud · CRIMINAL · Choice CNo, because burglary requires theft after entry, not intent at entry.
Why it's attractive
Common-law burglary is complete on entry with felonious intent; the intended felony need not occur.
Why it's wrong
Common-law burglary is complete on entry with felonious intent; the intended felony need not occur.
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