Jerry opened the window to the home of Tom, a very elderly man in his late 90s. While Tom slept, Jerry crept through the house and started taking all the jewels of the home. When Tom woke up, he confronted the intruder Jerry. Jerry pushed Tom down as he fled the home, breaking his hip and tibia. Tom was seriously injured but he did not die. The police dusted for fingerprints and discovered Jerry was the criminal. After obtaining a search warrant, they arrested Jerry. Jerry had $7,000 worth of jewels that he stole from Tom.

Question

What crime(S) should Jerry be charged with?

a
Petty Larceny
b
Motor Vehicle Theft
c
Especially aggravated burglary
d
Aggravated Battery
e
Robbery
f
Aggravated Assault

Answer 1

Based on the scenario described, Jerry can be charged with the following crimes:

1. Aggravated Battery (d) - This charge is appropriate because Jerry physically pushed Tom, resulting in serious injury (a broken hip and tibia).

2. Especially Aggravated Burglary (c) - Since Jerry broke into Tom's home with the intent to commit theft while causing injury to Tom, this charge is fitting.

3. Robbery (e) - If Jerry used force (pushing Tom) in the act of taking the jewels, this can also be interpreted as robbery, depending on the jurisdiction.

Based on the information provided, the most relevant and serious charges are Especially Aggravated Burglary (c) and Aggravated Battery (d). Robbery (e) might also apply if the use of force was integral to taking the jewels.

Petty larceny (a), motor vehicle theft (b), and aggravated assault (f) are not appropriate charges in this scenario based on the details given.