Substrate Record: qid 1590

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qid 1590 · law

Question: A homeowner was holding his annual party at his home. His parties attracted a wide variety of diverse individuals. On the night in question, a defendant was loafing at the local bar when a number of the invited guests came in to purchase spirits for the party. The defendant decided to crash the party. He arrived at the homeowner's house around midnight when the party was in full swing. He went in through the front door, which was unlocked, and easily mingled with the other partygoers. During the party, the defendant wandered through the house and came upon a baseball, signed by a famous baseball player, in a glass case. Knowing the ball to be very valuable, the defendant put it under his jacket and made his way down the stairs and out the front door. If the defendant is subsequently charged with burglary, he will probably be found

1. guilty, because he stole a valuable item.
2. not guilty, because he did not use force to enter the house.
3. not guilty, because the front door was unlocked.
4. guilty, because he intended to steal the baseball.
5. guilty, because he didn't have an invitation to the party.
6. not guilty, because he crashed the party only to have a good time.
7. guilty, because he crashed the party.
8. not guilty, because he left the party without causing any harm.
9. guilty, because he had the intention to commit a crime inside the house.
10. not guilty, because he did not break into the house.

Our answer: F. not guilty, because he crashed the party only to have a good time. Source quote machine-checked (at mint)

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