Virginia Burglary Definition

A Virginia Burglary charge is is a very serious offense.  Burglary and Breaking and Entering sound the same, and are frequently used interchangeably.  However, the Virginia Burglary definition and the Virginia Breaking and Entering definition in fact have many differences.  If you are wondering what the Virginia Burglary definition is, read the post below.

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Burglary in Virginia is Breaking and Entering Another Person’s Home at Night

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Virginia Burglary Definition

Burglary in Virginia is a very specific offense.  Burglary in Virginia is breaking and entering into the dwelling house of another person at nighttime to commit a Larceny or felony.  Burglary in Virginia is complete when entry is made with felonious intent.  The offender does not need to complete the intended larceny or felony to be convicted of a Virginia Burglary charge.  If the offender did commit the intended crime, he can be convicted of both a Burglary charge in Virginia and the other offense.  A Virginia Burglary 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 during the commission of the offense, the crime becomes a Class 2 felony, punished with a minimum of 20 years up to life in prison

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