Alabama § 13A-7-8 Possession of Burglar’s Tools

Alabama Statutes

§ 13A-7-8 — Possession of Burglar’s Tools

Alabama § 13A-7-8

Title 13ACriminal Code

Ch. 7Offenses Involving Damage to and Intrusion Upon Property

Art. 1Burglary and Criminal Trespass

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Bluebook

Ala. Code § 13A-7-8 (2026).

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(a)A person commits the crime of possession of burglar’s tools if he:

(1)Possesses any explosive, tool, instrument or other article adapted, designed or commonly used for committing or facilitating the commission of an offense involving forcible entry into premises or theft by a physical taking; and

(2)Intends to use the thing possessed in the commission of an offense of the nature described in subdivision (a) (1) of this section.

(b)Possession of burglar’s tools is a Class C felony. (Acts 1977, No. 607, p. 812, §2615.)

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(a) A person commits the crime of possession of burglar’s tools if he:
(1) Possesses any explosive, tool, instrument or other article adapted, designed or commonly used for committing or facilitating the commission of an offense involving forcible entry into premises or theft by a physical taking; and
(2) Intends to use the thing possessed in the commission of an offense of the nature described in subdivision (a) (1) of this section.
(b) Possession of burglar’s tools is a Class C felony. (Acts 1977, No. 607, p. 812, §2615.)