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What Is the Difference Between Burglary and Robbery?

By Steven Rodriguez

Burglary and robbery are often confused. While both involve theft, under the law they are quite different and carry different penalties. Burglary is the act of entering a building with the intent to steal property or commit another felony. The actual theft or felony does not have to actually be committed; entry with intent to commit a theft or felony is enough to result in a burglary charge. Burglary is a felony punishable by incarceration and significant fines that results in a permanent criminal record. First degree burglary is a strike offense in California. First degree burglary, often referred to as residential burglary, involves entry into a home, attached garage, boat, floating home, trailer, railroad car, aircraft, warehouse or the inhabited portion of a building...continue to full post

Full post as published by LA Criminal Defense Blog on May 30, 2008 (boomark / email).