Legal Question in Criminal Law in Washington
two charges
can a person be charged with 2nd degree burglary and 2nd degree theft for the same incident
Asked on 1/19/08, 11:02 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Paul Ferris
Law Office of Paul T. Ferris
Re: two charges
Yes. They are diffent offenses . . . different elements.
Burglary is entering or remaining unlawfully with intent to commit a crime (any crime).
Theft is unlawfully taking someone's property or services.
Answered on 1/19/08, 11:50 pm
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