OUJI-CR 5-18

BURGLARY - DEFINITIONS

Breaking - Any act of physical force, however slight, by which obstructions to entering are removed.

References: Pack v. State, 819 P.2d 280, 283 (Okl. Cr. 1991); Williams v. State, 983, 986 (Okl. Cr. 1988); Lewis v. State, 732 P.2d 1, 2 (Okl. Cr. 1987); 21 O.S. 1991, § 1491.

Dwelling - Every house, building, or enclosed structure, any part of which has usually been occupied by any person(s) lodging therein; or any enclosed structure joined to and immediately connected with a house.

References: Tate v. State, 556 P.2d 1014 (Okl. Cr. 1976); Sallee v. State, 51 Okl. Cr. 414, 1 P.2d 794 (1931); Harris v. State, 41 Okl. Cr. 121, 271 P. 959 (1928); Simpson v. State, 5 Okl. Cr. 57, 113 P. 549 (1911); 21 O.S. 1991, § 1439.

Entering - An entry which occurs when any part of a person's body is within the [Name of Object or Structure].

[Use If Applicable]

[However, if a tool or an instrument is used and inserted inside, without any part of the person being within the object or structure, it is an entry if the insertion of the tool or instrument is capable of completing the purpose of the intended crime.]

References: W. LaFave & A. Scott, Criminal Law § 96, at 710 (1972); R. Perkins, Criminal Law 198, 199 (2d ed. 1969).

Intent to Steal - Intent permanently to deprive the person in rightful possession of property without the possessor's consent.

References: Alvarado v. State, 38 Okl. Cr. 360, 261 P. 983 (1927); Sullivan v. State, 7 Okl. Cr. 307, 123 P. 569 (1912).

Of Another - Of any person who is in rightful possession of the property.

References: Calhoun v. State, 820 P.2d 819, 821 (Okl. Cr. 1991); Byington v. State, 363 P.2d 301 (Okl. Cr. 1961); Sallee v. State, 51 Okl. Cr. 414, 1 P.2d 794 (1931); W. LaFave & A. Scott, Criminal Law § 96, at 712 (1972).

Confederate - One who assists in a plot.