MS SB2137

Creates two degrees of house burglary: first degree (violent) for breaking and entering while armed with a deadly weapon or with intent to commit a crime of violence, punishable by 10-25 years imprisonment; second degree (nonviolent) for unarmed breaking and entering with intent to commit a non-violent crime, punishable by up to 15 years

Increases the minimum sentence for first-degree burglary from 3 years to 10 years

Amends the crimes of violence list in Section 97-3-2 to specify that only first-degree burglary (Section 97-17-23(1)) qualifies as a crime of violence

Removes the specific exclusion of burglary charges from eligibility for drug intervention courts, allowing those charged with second-degree burglary to potentially participate

Removes exceptions for burglary under Section 97-17-23(1) from veterans' intervention court eligibility criteria, conforming the statute to the new burglary classifications