Indiana Statutes

§ 35-43-2-1 — Burglary

Indiana § 35-43-2-1
JurisdictionIndiana
Art. 43OFFENSES AGAINST PROPERTY
Ch. 2Burglary and Trespass

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A person who breaks and enters the building or structure of another person, with intent to commit a felony or theft in it, commits burglary, a Level 5 felony. However, the offense is:

(1)a Level 4 felony if the building or structure is a dwelling;
(2)a Level 3 felony if it results in bodily injury to any person other than a defendant;
(3)a Level 2 felony if it:
(A)is committed while armed with a deadly weapon; or
(B)results in serious bodily injury to any person other than a defendant; and
(4)a Level 1 felony if:
(A)the building or structure is a dwelling; and
(B)it results in serious bodily injury to any person other than a defendant. As added by Acts 1976, P.L.148, SEC.3. Amended by Acts 1977, P.L.340, SEC.42; Acts 1982, P.L.204, SEC.36; P.L.88-1999, SEC.2; P.L.158-2013, SEC.460.

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