Understanding Home Invasion

In California, a burglary is committed when a person enters a vehicle or building with the intent to commit a crime. A home invasion – sometimes referred to as residential burglary – is essentially a burglary of a home that is inhabited. Home invasions are charged as First Degree Burglary in California, under Penal Code 460.California takes charges of home invasion very seriously and applies a greater penalty to those convicted of the crime. To be convicted on the charge of First Degree Burglary (home invasion) in California, the prosecution must prove: You entered a home or dwelling that was inhabited; and you entered with the specific intent to commit a theft or other crime.

When is a Home Inhabited?

California law defines “inhabited” as meaning a building that is “currently being used for dwelling purposes, whether occupied or not.” Notice that the law does not require anybody to be present at the time of the crime. It’s also important to note that a dwelling need not be a house or an apartment nor does it need to be a primary residence. It can be a vacation home, RV, houseboat, or other premises used for dwelling purposes. In some cases, a person may enter another’s home after a natural disaster – such as an earthquake or flood – lets Stop this before it happen call Assertive SECURITY GUARD SERVICES We provide on-site SECURITY We are a home security specialist that offers the best quality service for our clients in state. California.

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