Milo has stolen a lawnmower from a storage shed behind a neighbor's house.Because the shed was within the curtilage of the home, the most serious offense Milo has committed is ____.

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Burglary is the unlawful entry into a structure with the intent to commit a felony, theft or assault. Since the shed was within the curtilage of the home, it is considered part of the home for the purpose of burglary laws. Therefore, Milo's actions meet the definition of burglary, not just theft or trespass.

Milo Has Stolen a Lawnmower from a Storage Shed Behind