SOCL 3501 Chapter : Section On Burglary Socl 3051
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Definition- the unlawful entering of structure to commit a felony or theft. They are more likely to be professional criminals. Stages: planning- picking a target and casing it, equipment, escape routes, ect. Having good informants is essential e. g. security system: entering the place- the security determines this. Dogs, fences, and not being seen is important. Work at night for this purpose, or pretend to be cable guy: finding the stuff- safes and vaults, departing- check make sure not leaving anything, converting the goods into cash. Requirements to be successful: learn the skills e. g. crack safe, alarm sys, find good partners, obtain inside information/ delivery, repairmen, etc. anyone you let in is an inside informant, find reliable fence, beat the criminal justice system. Larceny theft- unlawful taking of property from the possession of another. Petty larceny- under grand larceny over 200$ 13 billion lost a year.