Burglary is when a person enters a building with the intent to steal or commit a felony inside. The prosecution must feel they have evidence to show your son’s intent to steal before he entered the store. If they cannot show that intent, the burglary charge must be dismissed. Since burglary is a felony and shoplifting is a misdemeanor, the difference between the two is huge.
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