A defendant is prosecuted for burglary under a modern state statute.The evidence reveals that he merely stuck his foot in the door and kicked the homeowner.He defends on the ground that he had not made a sufficient entry.Defendant will likely be successful in his defense.

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Under modern burglary statutes, even the slightest entry, such as sticking a foot in the door, can constitute entry for the purposes of burglary.

A Defendant Is Prosecuted for Burglary Under a Modern State