Burglary

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There are three different degrees of burglary in Alabama, each with its own associated penalties.

First-degree burglary is considered a Class A felony in the state of Alabama and is charged when one or more individuals knowingly and illegally enter the premises of others’ property with the sole intention of committing a crime. First-degree burglary is also charged for individuals who, in addition to trespassing and indulging in unlawful activities:

Second-degree burglary charges are served to one or more individuals who knowingly enter or dwell in another person’s property unlawfully with the intent of committing a theft or felony. Second-degree charges are considered as Class B felonies and are applicable to individuals who apart from gaining unauthorized access to another individual’s property or building, also involve in the following:

In a sub-section, individuals can also be charged with second-degree burglary if they knowingly and illegally enter a lawfully occupied home with the intent of committing felony or theft.

Third-degree burglary charges are considered a Class C felony in Alabama and include individual(s) who knowingly as well as unlawfully enter and remain in the building, which is owned by another individual with the intent of committing a felony, theft, or any other crime.