If a burglar breaks into a house,rapes one of the occupants,and flees in the owners' car,which one of the crimes will be counted in congruence with the hierarchy rule?
A) vehicle theft
B) breaking and entering
C) rape
D) all of the above

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The hierarchy rule dictates that in situations where multiple crimes are committed, only the most serious crime will be recorded. In this case, the most serious crime is rape, so only that crime will be counted in congruence with the hierarchy rule. Breaking and entering and vehicle theft are both considered less serious crimes and will not be recorded.

If a Burglar Breaks into a House,rapes One of the Occupants,and