Georgia Criminal Defense Lawyer Blog
In Georgia, burglary is characterized as the illegal entry or staying within a building with the intention to carry out a felony or robbery inside.
Important points: This theft crime can occur without breaking in – entering through an unlocked door without permission is still illegal.
A burglary happens when someone goes into a place planning to commit a crime, such as theft or a felony. This is true even if they don’t actually go through with it. Robbery is taking something from a person using force or threats. Prosecutors typically prosecute both charges as felonies in Georgia.