Athens Georgia breaking and entering criminal defense lawyer – search and seizure
Defending Burglary in Madison County GA
During a burglary, entry is the act that follows the breaking. Literally, it occurs when there is physical intrusion into anothers property or building by any part of the intruders body. A momentary intrusion will suffice. If a thief kicks open a window to gain access to a house, the momentary insertion of the foot is an entry.
When an tool is used to obtain access to a property, the intrusion of the instrument will not be an entry except if it is used to accomplish the intended felony. If the instrument is used to steal something from inside the dwelling, there is an entry sufficient to constitute burglary.
An entry may be constructive. In other words, it is not always necessary that the thief enter the dwelling. If he or she directs another person legally incapable of committing the offense, such as a child, to enter, then the entry is attributed to the thief.
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