Michigan Criminal Code: Breaking and Entering

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Breaking and Entering; Outside Showcase or Counter

Published: 10 months ago

THE MICHIGAN PENAL CODE (EXCERPT) Act 328 of 1931

750.114 Breaking and entering; outside showcase or counter. Sec. 114.

A person who shall break and enter, or enter without breaking, at any time, any outside showcase or other outside enclosed counter used for the display of goods, wares, or merchandise, with intent to commit the crime of larceny, is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for not more than 6 months or a fine of not more than $750.00.

History: 1931, Act 328, Eff. Sept. 18, 1931 ;-- CL 1948, 750.114 ;-- Am. 2002, Act 672, Eff. Mar. 31, 2003 Former Law: See section 1 of Act 65 of 1911, being CL 1915, § 15339; CL 1929, § 16952; and Act 144 of 1929.

Understanding Michigan Law on Breaking into Display Cases: Section 750.114 of the Michigan Penal Code Simplified

Section 750.114 of the Michigan Penal Code pertains to the illegal act of breaking into or entering display cases or counters, primarily intending to commit theft. Here's a simplified explanation:

Unlawful Actions:

  • It's against the law for a person to break and enter, or simply enter without breaking, an outside showcase or any outside enclosed counter used for displaying goods, wares, or merchandise.
  • This law applies to any such actions regardless of the time they occur.
  • The primary intention behind this unlawful act must be to commit the crime of larceny (theft).

Penalties:

  • An individual found guilty of this offense is considered to have committed a misdemeanor.
  • The punishment for this misdemeanor can be imprisonment for not more than 6 months or a fine of not more than $750.

The Importance of Understanding Section 750.114

This law is crucial as it helps safeguard the property of businesses, especially those that use outside showcases or counters for displaying their goods, wares, or merchandise. By clearly stating the penalties associated with such actions, it deters potential criminals and assures businesses of their rights and protections under Michigan law.

This should be used for informational and general purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice or relied on aside for general information that may contain opinion.


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