STEVENSON, J.
Joseph Piccioni, the appellant, was charged with and convicted of burglary of a dwelling. At trial, Piccioni's counsel asked that the court instruct the jury on the lesser-included offense of trespass. The judge refused and Piccioni now appeals that ruling. We find merit in Piccioni's claim, reverse his conviction and remand for a new trial.
Trespass is a category two permissive lesser-included offense of burglary of a dwelling. See Henig...
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