National Law [6] Property Crime Code
In this section
[6] 1 - Petty Theft [6] 2 - Grand Theft [6] 3 - Government Grand Larceny [6] 4 - Grand Theft Auto [6] 5 - Burglary [6] 6 - Trespassing [6] 7 - Bank Robbery (Federal Charge) [6] 8 - Mail Theft (Federal Charge) [6] 9 - Tampering [6] 10 - Vandalism [6] 11 - Gaining Unauthorized Access to a System (Hacking) (Federal Charge) [6] 12 - Arson [6] 13 - Criminal Mischief [6] 14 - Possession of Stolen Property [6] 15 - Squatting [6] 16 - Breaking and Entering [6] 17 - Attempted Bank Robbery (Federal Charge) [6] 18 - Home Invasion [6] 19 - Possession Of Burglary Tools With Intent To Use

[6] 5 - Burglary

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Updated Jul 25, 2026
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Entering any structure, room or locked vehicle with the intent to commit a theft or felony offence once inside. Unlawfully entering or remaining in any structure, public or private, with the intent to commit a crime inside. The crime of burglary is complete once the person enters the structure with criminal intent, even if the intended crime is never actually accomplished.

Misdemeanor
Sentence: 300 Seconds
Fine: $1,000
Examples:
1) Entering a woman's unlocked apartment with the intent to rape her in the bedroom; and
2) Entering a bank with the intent to commit check fraud once inside.