Maryland Criminal Law Section 6-205

Article - Criminal Law

§ 6-205.

      (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 of another.

      (d)      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 violation of this subtitle.

      (e)      A person who violates this section is guilty of the misdemeanor of burglary in the fourth degree and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 3 years.

      (f)      A person who is convicted of violating § 7-104 of this article may not also be convicted of violating subsection (c) of this section based on the act establishing the violation of § 7-104 of this article.



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