People v. Salemme
California Courts of Appeal
3 Cal. Rptr.2d 398 (1992)
Relevant factsFree
Salemme (defendant) twice entered William Zimmerman's house intending to sell him fraudulent securities, and succeeded both times. Salemme was charged with two counts of burglary; the trial court set the charges aside, reasoning burglary's protective purpose was limited to violent crimes arising from an intrusion. The prosecution appealed.
IssueFree
Whether the intent to commit any felony satisfies the intent element of burglary, even if that felony is not inherently or apparently dangerous.