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IC 35-43-2-1 — Burglary

Chapter 2. Burglary and Trespass

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Sec. 1. A person who breaks and enters the building or structure of another person, with intent to commit a felony or theft in it, commits burglary, a Level 5 felony. However, the offense is: (1) a Level 4 felony if the building or structure is a dwelling; (2) a Level 3 felony if it results in bodily injury to any person other than a defendant; (3) a Level 2 felony if it: (A) is committed while armed with a deadly weapon; or (B) results in serious bodily injury to any person other than a defendant; and (4) a Level 1 felony if: (A) the building or structure is a dwelling; and (B) it results in serious bodily injury to any person other than a defendant.

As added by Acts 1976, P.L.148, SEC.3. Amended by Acts 1977, P.L.340, SEC.42; Acts 1982, P.L.204, SEC.36; P.L.88-1999, SEC.2; P.L.158-2013, SEC.460.

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