Spriggs v. United States

STEADMAN, Senior Judge:

In this appeal, we principally address the question whether a person can be convicted of aiding and abetting in the burglary of a home in which he or she dwells by supporting a third person’s entry to commit a criminal offense against another person who also dwells in the premises. We answer the question yes and affirm the burglary conviction.

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In August of 2009, appellant asked Kai Morgan, an acquaintance, whether any one-bedroom apartments were available to rent. Appellant explained that he had no place to stay and that he was desperate to find a place for himself and…