Burglary R.O.L.

Question 1

Burglary R.O.L.

Answer 1

The passing of an arm through a window is enough to satisfy the entry requirement, for the entry of any body part is sufficient to constitute a burglary

Question 2

Burglary R.O.L.

Answer 2

It is true that a person who is licensed or privileged to enter a building cannot be convicted of burglary even if he intends to commit a crime once in the building

Question 3

Burglary R.O.L.

Answer 3

The element of license and privilege, however, like that of consent, can be vitiated if they are induced by deception or from one who is intoxicated and unable to make a reasonable judgment as to the nature or harmfulness of the situation at hand.

Question 4

Burglary R.O.L.

Answer 4

“[A] person is privileged, within the meaning of a burglary statute, if he may naturally be expected to be on the premises often and in the natural course of his duties or habits… Further a person who is privileged may still commit burglary if he would not reasonably be expected to be present…”