After entering her ex-boyfriend's home through an open window and waiting for him to return, she refuses to leave when he arrives and calls police. What crime has she committed?

• A. Burglary
• B. Unauthorized entry of property
• C. Criminal trespass
• D. Stalking

Answer: (B)

Entering another person’s property without permission is illegal. In this case, she gains access by going through an open window, which counts as entering the home without consent. That fits the offense of unauthorized entry of property—the taking of entry itself is unlawful even if there isn’t an immediate plan to commit another crime inside. Burglary would require an intent to commit a crime inside the dwelling at the time of entry, which isn’t specified here. Stalking is about patterns of following or harassing someone, which isn’t described. Criminal trespass could cover staying on the property after being told to leave, but the primary act shown is the unauthorized entry itself.