A group of thieves breaks into an empty house with an intention to steal a TV.On entering the house,they realize that there is no TV in the house and leave without taking anything else.Which of the following crimes did the thieves commit?
A)Burglary
B)Robbery
C)White-collar
D)Treason

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Burglary is defined as breaking and entering someone's property with the intent to commit a theft or felony. In this scenario, the thieves entered the empty house with the intention to steal a TV, which constitutes burglary even though they did not end up taking anything. Robbery involves the use of force or fear to take someone's property, and white-collar crime typically refers to non-violent crimes committed in a business or professional setting. Treason refers to a crime against one's country.

A Group of Thieves Breaks into an Empty House with an Intention