A man, Johnny Jones, watches as the entire family leaves their home in the morning for work and school. After everyone leaves, the man goes through the back yard and enters the home through a door that was left unlocked. The man steals $10,000 worth of collectable coins from the owner of the home

Based on the law in most jurisdictions, what crime was committed when Johnny Jones entered the home?

A) Trespassing
B) Attempted theft
C) Robbery
D) Burglary


Answer: D

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