Manassas Burglary Definition

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

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Manassas Burglary Definition

A Manassas Burglary is a Serious Offense

Burglary is a very specific form of breaking and entering in Manassas.  Burglary in Manassas is breaking and entering into the dwelling house of another person at night to commit a larceny or felony therein.  Burglary in Manassas has been committed as soon as entry is made with felonious intent.  The offender does not need to actually commit or complete the intended felony to be convicted of Burglary in Manassas.  Additionally, if the offender did complete the intended larceny or felony, he can be charged with, and convicted of, both Burglary and the underlying 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 at the time of the breaking and entering, the offense is a Class 2 felony, punished with a minimum of 20 years up to life in prison.

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