How is the common law definition of burglary different from modern statutes?
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(1) Breaking: under common law, breaking, or penetration of a structure, is required, but today, most statutes no longer require a breaking. (2) Entry: both common law and modern statutes require trespassory entry. (3) Dwelling house: under common law, dwelling house is defined as a structure regularly used as a place to sleep and included curtilage. Under modern statutes, there are different definitions for dwelling house such as any house, room, shop, warehouse, and so on. (4) Dwelling of another: both common law and modern statutes require dwelling of another. (5) Nighttime: under common law, a burglary must be committed during the nighttime, but under modern statutes, burglary can take place at any time of the day. Burglaries committed at night are considered aggravating factors. (6) Intent: under common law, burglars must intend to commit a felony within the dwelling, but under modern statutes, some states require an intent to commit a crime while others require the intent to commit a felony or any misdemeanor theft.
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