The Reverse Santa Clause
As much as we wish this were the new dance craze to hit the nation, it’s actually something you’re probably already familiar with – burglary. Or under the classic common law definition NOT burglary. Originally the crime required the breaking and entering of a dwelling with an intent to commit a felony. A chimney, which is already open does not require breaking to enter (similarly, pushing open an already open window would also not constitute burglary under this definition). Rest assured under the modern definition, however, a large red clad figure shimmying down a chimney to take unwittingly left presents would be a burglar…among other things…
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