Opinion ID: 776100
Heading Depth: 2
Heading Rank: 2

Heading: Atypical Burglary

Text: 24 The district court determined Petersen's act of burglary was atypical under USSG § 5K2.0 because, it is not a typical burglary where you break into your own property, into your own home. The district court acknowledged, however, that there was a court order in place barring Petersen from entry to the premises. 25 While we agree engaging in a burglary of one's own home would not be typical, we do not agree that the conduct in this case, in light of the protection order, supports a downward departure. Certain facts in this case are typical of burglary: Petersen parked his vehicle off of the premises implying concealment, he forced entry into the home, and he wore rubber gloves while inside the home. Petersen's right of access to the home had been temporarily restrained by court order. We find the departure was unreasonable in scope and an abuse of discretion.