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The basic definition of burglary is the unlawful entry of an occupied building or structure that is not open to the public with the intent to commit a crime therein. There are different degrees of burglary depending on the type of structure and whether anyone was actually present when the structure was entered.

First degree burglary: A burglary is graded as a first-degree felony if the structure entered is a residence or if it is a business with someone present at any time during the commission of the offense.