State v. Contreras-Cruz

OPINION

LEDERBERG, Justice.

This case came before the Supreme Court on the appeal of Jesus Contreras-Cruz (defendant) from judgments of conviction on counts of burglary and first-degree sexual assault. One of the issues we address in this case is whether a defendant who may have permission to enter a home can be convicted of burglary after he, without permission, broke and entered a private room within the house. For the reasons set forth below, we deny the appeal and affirm the conviction in all respects.

Facts and Procedural History

At the time the events in this case occurred, the victim, whom…