Learning Objectives

1. Describe the elements of the common law of bur­glary and the changes to the law of burglary intro­duced by burglary statutes.

2. Compare the law of trespass and the difference between burglary and trespass.

3. Know the mens rea and actus reus of arson.

4. State the law of criminal mischief and the three categories of acts that constitute criminal mis­chief under the Model Penal Code.