Crimes against the Dwelling

Question 1

Arson/Define

Answer 1

Arson is the malicious burning of another’s dwelling house.

Question 2

Arson/Requires(1 + 2)

Answer 2

Charring or something more is required for arson. Discoloration, blackening, or other lesser damage is insufficient.

Question 3

Burglary/Define

Answer 3

Burglary is the breaking and entering into another’s dwelling house at nighttime with intent to commit a felony/crime.

Question 4

Burglary/Breaking

Answer 4

Opening or enlarging as well as using threats, force, fraud, or duress to gain entry constitutes breaking.

Question 5

Burglary/Entering

Answer 5

Placing any portion of the body or (the instrument used for the breaking) inside the dwelling constitutes entering.