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Nope, Burg 1. They were armed on the way out at the very least. Committing the crime armed elevates the degree.
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Both class B felonies, but Burglary 2nd is anything other than a dwelling/vehicle. The business was broken into, Burg 2. (DWELLING =DOMICILE, aka, where people live)
RCW 9A.52.025
Residential burglary.
(1) A person is guilty of residential burglary if, with intent to commit a crime against a person or property therein, the person enters or remains unlawfully in a dwelling other than a vehicle.
(2) Residential burglary is a
class B felony. In establishing sentencing guidelines and disposition standards, residential burglary is to be considered a more serious offense than second degree burglary.
RCW 9A.52.030
Burglary in the second degree.
(1) A person is guilty of burglary in the second degree if, with intent to commit a crime against a person or property therein, he or she enters or remains unlawfully in a building other than a vehicle or a dwelling.
(2) Burglary in the second degree is a
class B felony.