Explain the difference between burglary and trespassing. Is there a situation where one could commit burglary without trespassing? If so, give an example. Is there a situation where one could commit trespassing without burglary? If so, give an example.

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The difference between burglary and criminal trespass is that burglary requires the intent to commit a crime, while trespassing does not. All entry during burglary is trespassory, so there cannot be a situation where one could commit burglary without trespassing. Trespassing, however, is possible without burglary. For instance, a protester may unlawfully enter the property of a company and merely sit down in protest without the intent to commit a felony.

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