aggravated burglary
Weaponized home invasion
Aggravated burglary is burglary made more serious by additional factors—typically the presence of a weapon, infliction of injury, or victims being present in the building.
The aggravating circumstances elevate both the severity of the crime and the potential punishment.
Legal definitions vary by jurisdiction: He was charged with aggravated burglary after breaking in while armed.
- alarm systemsDevices detecting unauthorized entry
- safeFree from peril
- stolen goodsProperty acquired through theft
- recidivismHabitual return to crime
- prison sentenceMandated period of incarceration
alarm · weapon · trauma · victim impact · mask · deadly weapon · felony · criminal record · gun · larceny · crime scene investigation · motive · knife · forced entry · point of entry · home invasion · intruder · coercion
aggravated burglarytrespassing
Unauthorized presence on property
petty theft · unlawful entry · loitering · petty larceny · criminal mischief
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