Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

1. Most statutes still limit burglary to dwelling houses.
2. The common law required that individuals possess an intent to commit a felony within the dwelling at the time that they enter the building.
3. Burglary is a distinct offense and does not merge into an underlying offense.
4. The actus reus of criminal trespass is the entering or remaining on another person’s property with or without his or her permission.


1. False
2. True
3. True
4. False

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