Legal Question in Criminal Law in Illinois

residental bugulary

if i steal something out of your house but i didnt break in can i be charged with residental bugulary


Asked on 9/29/08, 2:33 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
George Zuganelis Zuganelis & Zuganelis, Attorneys at Law, P.C.

Re: residental bugulary

The essential element of residential burglary is not "breaking in." It's "unauthorized entry." If you had no authority to be in the house, it's a residential burglary.

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Answered on 9/30/08, 3:49 pm
Michael R. Nack Michael R. Nack, Attorney at Law

Re: residental bugulary

Yes. Hire an attorney.

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Answered on 9/30/08, 11:20 am


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