what is b&e crime

Breaking and entering (B&E) is a crime that involves entering a building or structure without permission, often with the intent to commit a theft or other felony. B&E is a shorthand term used to refer to this crime. In North Carolina, for example, there are two main types of charges that can result from the crime of breaking into another persons house: general breaking and entering charges, and burglary charges. General breaking and entering charges can be applied to any dwelling, uninhabited house, building under construction, or any structure designed to secure property within it. Burglary charges, on the other hand, involve breaking and entering with the intent to commit a felony or theft. Breaking and entering charges are different from simple trespass charges because B&E involves entering a house, dwelling, or structure of some kind. The consequences of a B&E conviction can be severe, as it is considered a crime of "moral turpitude," "theft," or "dishonesty".