Burglary (1st Degree) is a which classification and includes entering a dwelling without consent with a deadly weapon or causing injury to another person?

• A. Felony (class A)
• B. Misdemeanor (class A)
• C. Felony (class B)
• D. Violation

Answer: (A)

First-degree burglary with entry into a dwelling without consent plus using a deadly weapon or causing injury is treated as a very serious offense. Because the crime involves breaking into a dwelling and an aggravating factor—weapon use or harming someone—the offense is classified as a felony, and it’s placed at the highest felony tier in many jurisdictions, commonly called Class A. This reflects the heightened harm and risk involved compared to non-dwelling burglaries or burglaries without weapon or injury. A misdemeanor or a lower-class felony (like Class B) would not capture the same level of danger or the same statutory penalties. So the strongest, most appropriate classification for this scenario is a felony at the Class A level.