Burglary Definition in Fairfax

Burglary in Fairfax is a very serious felony.  Burglary and Breaking and Entering sound the same, and are sometimes used interchangeably.  However, the Burglary definition in Fairfax and the Breaking and Entering definition in Fairfax in fact have very important differences.  If you are wondering what the Burglary definition in Fairfax is, read the post below.

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An Offender Can be Punished with Up to Life in Prison if he Committed a Burglary in Fairfax while Armed with a Deadly Weapon

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Burglary Definition in Fairfax

Burglary is a specific form of Breaking and Entering in Fairfax.  Burglary in Fairfax is breaking and entering into another person’s dwelling house at night to commit a larceny or felony therein.  Burglary in Fairfax is complete when entry is made with felonious intent.  The offender does not need to actually commit the intended larceny or felony to be convicted of a Fairfax Burglary.  If the offender did commit the intended crime, he can be convicted of Burglary and the other crime.

Burglary in Manassas is a Class 3 felony, punished with 5 to 20 years in prison and a fine up to $100,000.  If the offender was armed with a deadly weapon, the offense is a Class 2 felony, punished with a minimum of 20 years up to life in prison.

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