Police Dispatcher Practice Test

What classification might be used for unauthorized entry if it occurs during a burglary attempt?

1. Robbery

2. Burglary

3. Enter Without Permission

4. Attempted Break-In

The correct answer is: Burglary

The classification of burglary is appropriate for unauthorized entry that takes place during a burglary attempt because burglary specifically involves the unlawful entry into a structure with the intent to commit a crime once inside, typically theft. Even if the individual did not successfully steal anything or complete their intended crime, the act of entering the premises without permission with the intent to commit a crime still fulfills the definition of burglary. The other options do not accurately capture the legal essence of the scenario. For instance, robbery typically involves taking property from a person using force or intimidation, which does not apply here. "Enter Without Permission" lacks the specificity of criminal intent required by burglary law. Meanwhile, "Attempted Break-In" suggests intent but is not a formal legal classification like burglary that encompasses the act of unauthorized entry during an attempted crime.