B&E
Forced unlawful entry
B&E is police and legal shorthand for breaking and entering—the crime of unlawfully entering a building, typically with intent to commit theft or another offense.
The term appears in crime reports, police procedurals, and casual discussion of burglary: He's got two prior B&Es on his record.
Illegal entry to commit crime
- breaking and enteringIllegally forcing entry somewhere
- trespassingUnauthorized presence on property
- felonySerious criminal offense
- forced entryIllegal building intrusion
unlawful entry · intrusion · housebreaking · theft · criminal mischief · illegal entry · property crime · home invasion
Metal prying lever
- lockpickLock-opening implement
- windowGlass-fitted wall opening
- doorHinged room barrier
- jimmySmall prying bar
broken glass · alarm bypass · entry point · back door · basement window · security breach · deadbolt · latch
Cost or accusation
- arrestSeize by law
- convictionFirmly held belief
- felonySerious criminal offense
- misdemeanorLesser criminal charge
sentence · prosecution · defendant · plea · warrant · evidence · probable cause · arraignment
burglary
Illegal entry to commit crime
- breaking and enteringIllegally forcing entry somewhere
- trespassingUnauthorized presence on property
- felonySerious criminal offense
forced entry · unlawful entry · intrusion · housebreaking · theft · criminal mischief · illegal entry · property crime · home invasion · arrest
crowbar
Metal prying lever
jimmy · broken glass · alarm bypass · entry point · back door · basement window · security breach · deadbolt · latch · sliding door
charge
Cost or accusation
- arrestSeize by law
- convictionFirmly held belief
- felonySerious criminal offense
misdemeanor · sentence · prosecution · defendant · plea · warrant · evidence · probable cause · arraignment · bail
Measures defending a residence