Bordes v. State

Appellant, Karim Bordes, challenges his conviction for burglary of a dwelling, arguing that the trial court erred in failing to give an instruction on the lesser-included crime of trespass. Because all of the elements of trespass were present, and there was evidence to support the charge, the instruction should have been given when requested by the defendant. We reverse.

The police apprehended Bordes in the home of Tori Webber after a neighbor reported a suspicious vehicle in the area. Bordes ran when he first saw police, and dropped gloves as he tried to exit the house. When the officers…