State v. Singley

Ferris Geiger Singley was convicted of burglary and armed robbery in an incident involving a home which he jointly owned with his mother and brother. On appeal, Singley argues his first degree burglary conviction must be reversed because of his ownership interest in the house. We granted certiorari to review the decision of the court of appeals, which affirmed Singley’s conviction. We likewise affirm and find ownership does not preclude a burglary conviction as a matter of law, and we take this opportunity to expand upon the reasoning of the court of appeals.

FACTUAL/PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND

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