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.

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Answered on 1/19/08, 11:50 pm


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