Crimes Against Habitation

Question 1

List the 2 Crimes Against Habitation

Answer 1

(1) Burglary

(2) Arson

Question 2

What is Burglary?

Answer 2

Burglary is

(1) Breaking and
(2) Entering
(3) Of the dwelling of another
(4) In the nighttime
(5) With the intent to commit a felony therein

Creating or enlarging an opening using at least minimal force, fraud or intimidation, and entering any portion of the body or an instrument is Breaking and Entering—consent to enter negates breaking.

Question 3

What is Arson?

Answer 3

Arson is

(1) Malicious (intent or knowledge of high risk)
(2) burning burning (charring of the structure, and something more than scorching)
(3) of the dwelling of another (the entire structure)