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DWELLING
"Dwelling" means a
building which is usually occupied by a person lodging therein at night,
whether or not a person is actually present.
Source:
General Statutes § 53a-100 (a) (2) (applies to Part VIII: Burglary,
Criminal Trespass, Arson, Criminal Mischief, §§ 53a-101 -- 53a-117m).
Commentary:
This definition is explicitly incorporated into General Statutes §
53a-19, Self Defense, and § 53a-20, Defense of Premises. See discussion
of the Duty to Retreat in Instruction 2.9-3.
Glossary
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