Someone breaks into an attached garage, then into a car and steals a $1,501 computer from the car. What is the highest offense that may be charged?

a. Burglary
b. Burglary of a motor vehicle
c. Theft over $1,500
d. Criminal trespass


Answer: a. Burglary

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