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The penalty for the crime of first degree burglary varies by state. In addition, the federal government has its own specific burglary statutes contained in Title 18 of the United States Code.
First Degree Burglary Defined
First degree burglary is the unlawful entry into an inhabited dwelling for the purpose of committing a felony. There need not be a theft of property.
Conviction Under the Federal Statute
Depending on the structure entered or remained in and the felony intended, the penalty for first degree burglary under the federal statute ranges from 3 to 20 years incarceration in a federal prison.
Conviction Under a State Statute
The penalty for first degree burglary under a state statute can be anywhere from 2 to 6 years.
"Three-Strikes" Laws
Under both state and federal laws, a person with two prior serious and/or violent felony convictions must serve a life sentence if convicted of first degree burglary.
Collateral Consequences
Other consequences of first degree burglary may include, but are not limited to, loss of the right to vote, loss of the right to sit on a jury, loss of the right to own a firearm and disqualification from certain types of employment.
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