Why Is Breaking and Entering Perceived to Be a More

Multiple Choice

Why is breaking and entering perceived to be a more serious crime than theft in the eyes of the criminal justice system?

A) It involves entering the residences of people who may be harmed.
B) The proceeds of crime are much more significant than in ordinary theft.
C) The offenders are more likely to be gang members who will use violence if needed.
D) It is committed more often by opportunistic individuals who may harm someone by accident.