(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Break” retains its judicially determined meaning except to the extent that its meaning is expressly or impliedly changed in this subtitle. (c) (1) “Burglar’s tool” means a tool, instrument, or device adapted, designed, or used to commit or facilitate the commission of a burglary crime. (2) “Burglar’s tool” […]
(a) A person may not break and enter the dwelling of another with the intent to commit theft. (b) A person may not break and enter the dwelling of another with the intent to commit a crime of violence. (c) A person who violates subsection (a) of this section is guilty of the felony of burglary in the […]
(a) A person may not break and enter the storehouse of another with the intent to commit theft, a crime of violence, or arson in the second degree. (b) A person may not break and enter the storehouse of another with the intent to steal, take, or carry away a firearm. (c) A person who violates this section […]
(a) A person may not break and enter the dwelling of another with the intent to commit a crime. (b) A person who violates this section is guilty of the felony of burglary in the third degree and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 10 years.
(a) A person may not break and enter the dwelling of another. (b) A person may not break and enter the storehouse of another. (c) A person, with the intent to commit theft, may not be in or on: (1) the dwelling or storehouse of another; or (2) a yard, garden, or other area belonging to the dwelling or storehouse […]
(a) A person may not possess a burglar’s tool with the intent to use or allow the use of the burglar’s tool in the commission of a crime involving the breaking and entering of a motor vehicle. (b) A person may not be in or on the motor vehicle of another with the intent to commit theft […]
(a) A person may not open or attempt to open a vault, safe, or other secure repository by the use of a destructive device, as defined in § 4-501 of this article, while committing burglary in the first, second, or third degree. (b) A person who violates this section is guilty of the felony of burglary with […]
(a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) (i) “Enclosure” means a building, structure, aircraft, watercraft, or vehicle, and each: 1. separately secured or occupied portion of it; and 2. structure appurtenant or connected to it. (ii) “Enclosure” includes a trailer and a sleeping car. (3) “Research” means a studious and serious inquiry, examination, investigation, or experimentation designed […]
For purposes of prosecution under this subtitle, a unit in a building or structure that is divided into separately owned or leased units may not be considered a separate dwelling or storehouse unless it is objectively apparent that each unit constitutes a separate dwelling or storehouse.
(a) An indictment, information, warrant, or other charging document for burglary or another crime under this subtitle is sufficient if it substantially states: “(name of defendant) on (date) in (county) did break and enter (describe property) or (describe other crime) in violation of (section violated) against the peace, government, and dignity of the State.”. (b) If the […]
