A person who breaks into a garage and steals a computer valued at $1500 committed what offense?

The offense in this scenario is best categorized as burglary. When an individual breaks into a garage with the intent to commit a crime (in this case, theft), they have committed burglary. Under Texas law, burglary involves entering a habitation or building without the owner's consent and with the intention of committing an unlawful act, such as theft.

In this example, while the computer is valued at $1500, it emphasizes the aspect of unlawful entry into a structure with intention to commit theft, thus fitting the definition of burglary rather than just theft. It is important to understand that burglary does not necessarily require the act of theft to be completed; the unlawful entry with intent is sufficient for the offense to be classified as burglary.

Robbery, on the other hand, typically involves using force or intimidation to take property from a person, while arson relates to the intentional burning of property. Therefore, the specific action of breaking into the garage aligns with the definition of burglary of a habitation.