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Michigan Criminal Code: Breaking and Entering

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Burglar's Tools

Published: 10 months ago

THE MICHIGAN PENAL CODE (EXCERPT) Act 328 of 1931

750.116 Burglar's tools; possession. Sec. 116.

Possession of burglar's tools§Any person who shall knowingly have in his possession any nitroglycerine, or other explosive, thermite, engine, machine, tool or implement, device, chemical or substance, adapted and designed for cutting or burning through, forcing or breaking open any building, room, vault, safe or other depository, in order to steal therefrom any money or other property, knowing the same to be adapted and designed for the purpose aforesaid, with intent to use or employ the same for the purpose aforesaid, shall be guilty of a felony, punishable by imprisonment in the state prison not more than 10 years.

History: 1931, Act 328, Eff. Sept. 18, 1931 ;-- CL 1948, 750.116 Former Law: See section 53 of Ch. 154 of R.S. 1846, being CL 1871, § 7604; How., § 9175; CL 1897, § 11589; CL 1915, § 15334; CL 1929, § 16930; and Act 116 of 1867.

Understanding Michigan Law on Possession of Burglar's Tools: Section 750.116 of the Michigan Penal Code Simplified

Section 750.116 of the Michigan Penal Code deals with the possession of tools or materials designed for burglary. Here's a simplified explanation:

Unlawful Actions:

  • It's illegal for a person to knowingly possess any item such as nitroglycerine or other explosives, thermite, engines, machines, tools, implements, devices, chemicals, or substances.
  • These items must be adapted and designed for cutting or burning through, or forcing or breaking open any building, room, vault, safe, or other depositories to steal any money or other property from them.
  • The person in possession of these items must know that these items are adapted and designed for the mentioned purposes.
  • The person must intend to use or employ these items for the said purposes.

Penalties:

  • A person found guilty of possessing burglar's tools is considered to have committed a felony.
  • The penalty for this felony is imprisonment in the state prison for not more than 10 years.

The Importance of Understanding Section 750.116

This law is vital as it helps prevent burglaries by making it illegal to possess tools designed for burglary. By clearly defining what counts as burglary tools and stating the severe penalties for possessing such tools, the law works to deter potential burglars and protect property owners' rights 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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