Reno Resident Arrested for Burglary
Last week a Reno resident was arrested for allegedly breaking Nevada burglary law. The resident reportedly pulled a gun on a homeowner in attempt to gain access to the house. The homeowner managed to call 911, and a suspect was arrested shortly thereafter.
Nevada burglary law makes it a crime to enter any building or car with the intent to commit larceny, battery, assault, or any other felony once inside. Burglary does not require breaking and entering—one can still be convicted of burglary if he/she gained entrance through an open door or is even invited inside. However, a forced entry does allow the jury to infer that the suspect had burglarious intent.
Nevada burglary law is punished as a category B felony, carrying one to ten years in prison and a fine of $10,000. If the suspect used a gun, the prison time is raised to two to fifteen years. Repeat offenders may not be eligible for probation.
