CASE 4.1
Johnny has been burglarizing houses since he was 12 years old. He is now 25 years old, and he is becoming more violent in his crimes. Now he actually commits his burglaries when people are home, and he is in possession of a firearm when he commits his burglaries. The elements of an armed burglary include:
• Willfully entering a dwelling.
• Be armed or arming oneself after entering the house or committing an assault on a person who is lawfully in the house.
• Knowingly and intentionally committing the crime.
-Johnny is looking at spending many years in prison if he is convicted of the most recent armed burglary of which he is accused. Because of the potential punishment, the crime of armed burglary most like qualifies as a:

Question

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Armed burglary is a serious offense that involves entering a dwelling with a weapon and the intent to commit a crime. The potential punishment for such a crime typically includes significant prison time, indicating that it is a felony rather than a misdemeanor, violation, or tort.

CASE 4.1 Johnny Has Been Burglarizing Houses Since He Was 12 Years