what is the definition of 5th degree burglary?
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depends on your state
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or murder for that matter.  the statute for rape however is 5 years.
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Petty theft usually consists of shoplifting, bicycle theft, or stealing other "minor" items from a residence when lawfully allowed to be there (otherwise it would be burglary). Petty theft is classified as theft of an item or items with a total monetary value under the amount of $500. Anything more than $500 is considered grand theft, in which case the charges will be significantly more serious.
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Ahh, the answer depends on whether you mean reported crimes (theft) or actual crimes (speeding and littering)\nMurder is rare compared to other crimes and it is very rare that a stranger is murdered.\nRape and assault are under reported. I guess that all nearly all murders are reported and most theft/ burglaries.\nI do know the UK definition of theft, if it is of interest:\n\n'The taking of property, belonging to another with the intention permanently to deprive the other.'\n\nAssault is ' Any intentional touching without permission;
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http://www.michigan.gov/documents/DHS-securityformJJOLT_145328_7.pdf#search='PA53%20%20violation%20law'\nnot a cop but hope this helps.
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They can still be charged with first degree home invasion if they entered without permission, committed a felony/larceny/assault within the dwelling place AND 1) they were armed; OR 2)someone was inside.\nThey can be charged with second degree home invasion even without 1 and 2.
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A burgler wants to get in, grab stuff as quickly as possible and then get out.  They generally won't ransack the place unless it's part of the search. The last thing they want is to be discovered, so it's quick quick quick, grab something of value, (enough to get a fix usually) and then get out.\n\nI can't rule it out but there doesn't seem to be anything particularly unusual in the behaviour you describe.
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In most states, it would be sufficient to try and open a door or window, but fail (i.e. jiggle a locked door handle), with the intent to commit a felony (theft, etc.) inside.\n\nJust walking in (without felonious intent) is trespass.
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You can plead the 5th only when it is a matter that may incriminate you!\n\nThe 5th Amendment states that you have the right to not incriminate yourself!
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First degree (premeditated) murder, some types of second degree (spur-of-the-moment) murders involving other serious crimes like robbery or rape, treason (selling military or national security secrets to foreign countries), espionage (spying), and rape in the States of Texas and Florida.
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Larceny is not only defined according to how much the stolen property is worth, but what kind of property it is, so here is the definition of Grand Larceny in the 4th degree, the lowest degree:\n\n§ 155.30 Grand Larceny in the fourth degree.\n    A  person  is  guilty  of  grand  larceny in the fourth degree when he\n  steals property and when:\n    1. The value of the property exceeds one thousand dollars; or\n    2. The property consists of a public  record,  writing  or  instrument\n  kept,  filed or deposited according to law with or in the keeping of any\n  public office or public servant; or\n    3. The property consists of secret scientific material; or\n    4. The property consists of a credit card or debit card; or\n    5. The property, regardless of its nature and value, is taken from the\n  person of another; or\n    6. The property, regardless of its nature and value,  is  obtained  by\n  extortion; or\n    7.  The property consists of one or more firearms, rifles or shotguns,\n  as such terms are defined in section 265.00 of this chapter; or\n    8. The value of the property  exceeds  one  hundred  dollars  and  the\n  property  consists of a motor vehicle, as defined in section one hundred\n  twenty-five of the vehicle and traffic law, other than a motorcycle,  as\n  defined in section one hundred twenty-three of such law; or\n    9.  The  property  consists of a scroll, religious vestment, vessel or\n  other item of property having a value of at least  one  hundred  dollars\n  kept for or used in connection with religious worship in any building or\n  structure   used  as  a  place  of  religious  worship  by  a  religious\n  corporation, as incorporated under the religious corporations law or the\n  education law.\n    10. The property consists of an access device which the person intends\n  to use unlawfully to obtain telephone service.\n    11. The property consists of anhydrous ammonia  or  liquified  ammonia\n  gas  and  the  actor  intends to use, or knows another person intends to\n  use, such anhydrous ammonia or  liquified  ammonia  gas  to  manufacture\n  methamphetamine.\n    Grand larceny in the fourth degree is a class E felony.
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Most crimes are traffic related. Considered minor offenses.
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It is a slang term for policeman, which began after the Hawaii 5-0 show-\n\n"The term five by five refers to the two measures of signal strength and readability; it is derived from older HAM radio instruments that were scaled from zero to 10 with 10 being the strongest. A five by five would be interpreted as 50 percent signal strength and easily readable, perhaps with some static or band clutter. A 10 by two would have a strong signal, but be broken and hard to understand, while a two by 10 would contain a weak signal, but be perfectly clear. A 10 by 10 would be very strong and crystal clear."\nHawaii 5-0" was the name of a (fictional) state police agency in a television series of that name. You can learn more than you could ever wish to know at http://www.mjq.net/fiveo/fiveofaq.htm\nWhy 5-0? Because Hawaii was the 50th state admitted to the U.S.
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fifth amendmant.\n\nNo person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a Grand Jury, except in cases arising in the land or naval forces, or in the Militia, when in actual service in time of War or public danger; nor shall any person be subject for the same offence to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb; nor shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself, nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation.
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You don't have to take anything for it to be burglary. Here is the legal definition. \n\nBurglary n. the crime of breaking and entering into a structure for the purpose of committing a crime. No great force is needed (pushing open a door or slipping through an open window is sufficient) if the entry is unauthorized. Contrary to common belief, a burglary is not necessarily for theft. It can apply to any crime, such as assault or sexual harassment, whether the intended criminal act is committed or not. Originally under English Common Law burglary was limited to entry in residences at night, but it has been expanded to all criminal entries into any building, or even into a vehicle.
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It means the difference in severity of a particular crime. For instance, Theft 1st means that someone stole more money or property of more value than someone who stole a lessor amount. It also means that the punishment for someone convicted of that crime is different. One class of first degree may be a class A felony, the same crime in a lessor degree (second degree) may be a class B felony. There are numerous crimes that are classified in degrees. For instance, Murder, Robbery, Burglary, Rape, Kidnapping, Computer trespass, etc.
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any felony is serious, A means there is violence to another person, or persons, IE: murder, arson, manslaughter and so on. Class C is most often a crime against property, like auto theft, some traffic violations, are any crime that does not have violence involved with them. Your friend is in trouble, some states like Oregon, California or Washington can send you to jail for life after three felonies no matter what class they are....looking for new friends might be a good pass time..