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breaking and entering

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breaking and entering v., n. entering a residence or other enclosed property through the slightest amount of force (even pushing open a door), without authorization. If there is intent to commit a crime, this is burglary. If there is no such intent, the breaking and entering alone is probably at least illegal trespass, which is a misdemeanor crime. (See: burglary, trespass).
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by officers Brett Thompson and Juan Ramos and charged with breaking and entering in a vehicle/boat in the daytime for a felony (three counts), receiving stolen property valued over $250 and contributing to the delinquency of a child.
Lancaster Arrest log by Telegram & Gazette (Worcester, MA)
A woman, Jean Holman, who dropped them at the scene, has also been charged with breaking and entering.
Armed citizen bests thugs by Scholl, Alan / The New American
Andrew O'Donnell was given the hefty sentence after being caught breaking and entering for the "umpteenth time", Teesside Crown Court heard.
Man jailed after twin burglaries by Evening Gazette (Middlesbrough, England)
 
 
 
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