Michigan Criminal Code: Breaking and Entering

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Breaking and Entering

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THE MICHIGAN PENAL CODE (EXCERPT) Act 328 of 1931

750.110 Breaking and entering; "shipping container" defined. Sec. 110.

(1) A person who breaks and enters, with intent to commit a felony or a larceny therein, a tent, hotel, office, store, shop, warehouse, barn, granary, factory or other building, structure, boat, ship, shipping container, or railroad car is guilty of a felony punishable by imprisonment for not more than 10 years. (2) As used in this section and section 111, "shipping container" means a standardized, reusable container for transporting cargo that is capable of integrating with a railcar flatbed or a flatbed semitrailer.

History: 1931, Act 328, Eff. Sept. 18, 1931 ;-- CL 1948, 750.110 ;-- Am. 1964, Act 133, Eff. Aug. 28, 1964 ;-- Am. 1968, Act 324, Eff. Nov. 15, 1968 ;-- Am. 1994, Act 270, Eff. Oct. 1, 1994 ;-- Am. 2008, Act 10, Eff. June 1, 2008 Former Law: See section 1 of Act 345 of 1925, being CL 1929, § 16948; and Act 13 of 1929.

Understanding Michigan Law on Breaking and Entering: Section 750.110 of the Michigan Penal Code Simplified

Section 750.110 of the Michigan Penal Code refers to the act of breaking and entering with the intent to commit a felony or a larceny. Here's a more straightforward explanation of the statute:

Breaking and Entering: The law makes it illegal for any person to break and enter a range of buildings, structures, or vehicles with the intent to commit a felony (a serious crime, typically punishable by a year or more in prison) or larceny (theft of personal property).

The Scope of Property: The properties protected under this law include, but are not limited to, a tent, hotel, office, store, shop, warehouse, barn, granary, factory, boat, ship, shipping container, or railroad car.

Shipping Container: The term "shipping container," as used in this section, refers to a standardized, reusable container for transporting cargo, which is designed to be easily integrated with a railcar flatbed or a flatbed semitrailer.

Penalties: A person found guilty of breaking and entering with intent to commit a felony or larceny is deemed to have committed a felony. This crime is punishable by up to 10 years in prison.

The Importance of Understanding Section 750.110

This law is crucial for defining and deterring the illegal act of breaking and entering with criminal intent. It protects a wide array of properties, from residential and commercial structures to vehicles and shipping containers. Understanding this law is essential, especially for law enforcement, legal professionals, and property owners. It highlights the significant legal consequences for those intending to commit such offenses.

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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