If someone comes in your house and assaults you, as long as the door was unlocked, it is only assault (a misdemeanor). How is this a felony? They didn't even assult anyone. They were viewing a credit card number in an unlocked house. Trespassing I can buy, but a felony and 9 years in prison? If you leave your doors unlocked, you shouldn't cry when people just walk on in. It's definitely an invitation. I don't think this compares to rape in any sense. As far as I can tell from the article, the credit card numbers weren't even used. I do think there should be a penalty for having the intention of criminal damages, but 9 years is definitely stiff.

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