The People of the State of New York, Respondent v. Craig Lewis, Appellant

Summary

The Court affirmed the burglary conviction, holding that a defendant’s intent to violate an order of protection can satisfy the burglary statute’s intent-to-commit-a-crime element, but intent merely to enter the protected premises is insufficient, and that the evidence proved such intent. Justice R.S. Smith dissented, arguing the majority’s view on intent and forfeiture was erroneous.