MS SB2256

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 violent house burglary from 3 years to 10 years

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

Removes the previous provision that classified burglary under circumstances likely to terrorize occupants as a separate, more serious offense

Updates eligibility requirements for drug intervention courts and veterans' intervention courts to conform with the new burglary classification, allowing those charged with second-degree (nonviolent) burglary to potentially participate in these alternative sentencing programs