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Each year around 37,000 breaking and entering crimes are reported throughout Maryland. Depending on the nature of the crime and the factual circumstances of each case, an individual convicted of burglary could be sentenced to up to 20 years of jail time. Consulting with an experienced and reputable Maryland criminal attorney will provide you with a better understanding of how to best fight your charge(s). Retaining qualified representation from a local attorney with knowledge of Maryland criminal statues, will take the burden of navigating the complex and harsh criminal justice system off of your shoulders.
Burglary is a criminal offense that is sometimes referred to as trespassing, housebreaking, or B&E (breaking and entering). In the state of Maryland, the criminal offense of burglary is broken down into four different degrees. Fourth degree burglary is a misdemeanor under the Maryland criminal code, § 6-205(a)(b). The other burglary-related violations, degrees one through three, are all felonies. The varying degrees can also be broken into sub-categories, such as second-degree burglary/firearm. Furthermore, there are specific types of burglary which may be classified as a felony or misdemeanor under certain circumstances that must be met. Breaking and entering with explosives is one example of this. Depending on the severity of the crime and which degree of burglary you are accused of committing, the potential jail time will vary greatly if you are in fact convicted.
In Maryland, second degree burglary is similar to the first degree, with the main difference being that the crime is committed on a “storehouse” as opposed to a private residence. Generally a storehouse means any building, such as a farm barn, factory, educational facility, or public building, but it can also include certain vehicles, such as a train car, airplane or helicopter. The law also dictates in § 6-203(a) that burglary of the second degree must involve intent to commit violent crime, robbery (theft), or arson. Second degree burglary is a felony and punishable up to 15 years in prison.
Almost identical to the general second degree burglary statute, CR 6-203(b) explains that one must have the intent to take a firearm. This section also notes that it must be a storehouse that is broken into. However, if the convicted person does so with intent to steal a firearm, he or she may be punished with up to 20 years in prison, instead of the 15-year maximum prescribed for general second degree burglary.
Fourth Degree Tools
§ 6-205(d) forbids the possession of tools with the intention of using them for the commission of breaking and entering. Again, this is a misdemeanor with a maximum sentence of three years.
Burglary Tools Motor Vehicle Possession
Under Maryland state law it is illegal to be in possession of burglary tools with the intention of breaking into and entering an automobile or any other motor vehicle. This criminal offense is similar to fourth-degree tools, except that it specifically applies to the burglary of a motor vehicle. § 6-206(a) does however carry the same penalties as the above. A subsection of this law, titled Rogue and Vagabond (§ 6-206(b)), carries the same penalty for merely being present in the motor vehicle with the intent to commit theft of the motor vehicle.
This specific statute explains what must be done to be charged with this crime and the potential ramifications. In order to be charged for burglary with explosives under § 6-207, one must commit first through third degree burglary using explosives to open some sort of lock, safe, or vault. Oftentimes the charge of fourth-degree burglary with tools is accompanied with burglary with explosives. This crime is a felony with a maximum potential jail time of 20 years.
Burglary Research Facility
Breaking into a research facility can be a very serious offense if you are charged. Fines levied can be as much as $5,000 along with a potential sentence of up to five years of jail. The term “research facility” can be interpreted to apply to a number of different facilities, but a common example is a laboratory. Under § 6-208, if one enters a facility without permission and attempts to control, manipulate, or damage any materials, then such a person is in violation of the law