2. Burglary as a Crime Involving Moral Turpitude
Burglary should be treated as a crime involving moral turpitude (“CIMT”) only if the intended, underlying offense involved moral turpitude. Entry with intent to commit larceny is a CIMT, while entry with intent to commit an undesignated offense (“a felony”) or an offense such as simple assault or malicious mischief that does not involve moral turpitude is not. For additional analysis on CIMT and their specific immigration consequences, see Chapter Five: Crimes Involving Moral Turpitude.