Commonwealth v. Chester, M., Aplt.

OPINION

Justice TODD.

In this appeal by allowance, we consider whether first-degree burglary constitutes “violent behavior” pursuant to the Recidivism Risk Reduction Incentive Act (“RRRI Act”), 61 Pa.C.S.A. §§ 4501 et seq. For the reasons set forth below, we hold that first-degree burglary, which we have consistently viewed as a violent crime in this Commonwealth, is “violent behavior” as contemplated by the RRRI Act. Thus, we affirm the decision of the Superior Court upholding Appellant’s judgment of sentence.

By way of background, the RRRI Act “seeks to create a program that ensures…