Michigan Criminal Code: Breaking and Entering

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Entering Without Breaking

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THE MICHIGAN PENAL CODE (EXCERPT) Act 328 of 1931

750.111 Entering without breaking. Sec. 111.

Any person who, without breaking, enters any dwelling, house, tent, hotel, office, store, shop, warehouse, barn, granary, factory or other building, boat, ship, shipping container, railroad car or structure used or kept for public or private use, or any private apartment therein, with intent to commit a felony or any larceny therein, is guilty of a felony punishable by imprisonment for not more than 5 years or a fine of not more than $2,500.00.

History: 1931, Act 328, Eff. Sept. 18, 1931 ;-- CL 1948, 750.111 ;-- Am. 1964, Act 133, Eff. Aug. 28, 1964 ;-- Am. 2008, Act 10, Eff. June 1, 2008 Former Law: See section 2 of Act 345 of 1925, being CL 1929, § 16949; and Act 13 of 1929.

Understanding Michigan Law on Unlawful Entry: Section 750.111 of the Michigan Penal Code Simplified

Section 750.111 of the Michigan Penal Code pertains to the crime of entering a variety of structures or vehicles without breaking in, but with the intent to commit a felony or larceny (theft). Here's a simplified explanation of this law:

Unlawful Actions:

  • It's illegal for someone to enter, without breaking, any dwelling, house, tent, hotel, office, store, shop, warehouse, barn, granary, factory, or other building. It's also illegal to enter a boat, ship, shipping container, railroad car, or any structure used or kept for public or private use, or any private apartment within these structures.
  • The key element here is that the person must enter with the intent to commit a felony or to commit larceny (theft) within these places.

Penalties:

  • Anyone found guilty of violating this law commits a felony. Penalties for this felony can include up to 5 years in prison or a fine of up to $2,500, or both.

The Importance of Understanding Section 750.111

Understanding this law is crucial as it pertains to the protection of personal and public property. The law stresses the illegality of entering any place with the intention of committing a crime, even if no physical breaking in occurs. It serves as a deterrent to potential criminal behavior and aids in ensuring the safety and security of both public and private spaces.

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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