FOCL Practice Test

What additional crime has Larry committed after breaking into a pharmacy?

1. Theft

2. Felony arson

3. Fraud

4. Burglary

The correct answer is: Felony arson

The correct choice reflects Larry's actions after breaking into the pharmacy if he subsequently set fire to the premises, which constitutes felony arson. Arson is a serious crime due to the potential endangering of lives and property damage it causes. In this scenario, if Larry broke into the pharmacy specifically with the intent to commit a further harmful act like setting fire to it, he would be charged with felony arson in addition to the initial crime of breaking and entering. Other crimes like theft could arise if Larry stole items during the break-in, but the question specifically seeks an additional crime beyond the immediate act of breaking in. Similarly, fraud would pertain to misleading or deceitful actions, and while burglary often accompanies theft, it describes the act of illegally entering with intent to commit a crime. In this case, the escalation to felony arson is the most pertinent additional crime after the initial break-in.