Burglary and Residential Entry
IC 35-43-2-1 — breaking and entering to commit a felony or theft is a Level 5 felony, and a Level 4 in a dwelling
| Breaking and entering another's building or structure, meaning to commit a felony or theft in it | Level |
|---|---|
| Breaking and entering another's building or structure, meaning to commit a felony or theft in itAny building or structure | LevelLevel 5 felony |
| Breaking and entering another's building or structure, meaning to commit a felony or theft in itA dwelling | LevelLevel 4 felony |
| Breaking and entering another's building or structure, meaning to commit a felony or theft in itResulting in bodily injury to anyone but a defendant | LevelLevel 3 felony |
| Breaking and entering another's building or structure, meaning to commit a felony or theft in itWhile armed with a deadly weapon, or resulting in serious bodily injury | LevelLevel 2 felony |
| Breaking and entering another's building or structure, meaning to commit a felony or theft in itA dwelling, resulting in serious bodily injury | LevelLevel 1 felony |
Who handles this in Indiana: legal aid programs and the state offices, listed in the Indiana directory.
Knowingly or intentionally breaking and entering someone else's dwelling, with no intent to commit a felony or theft inside, is residential entry, a Level 6 felony.
Sources for this section (2)
- IC 35-43-2-1 — Burglary
- IC 35-43-2-1.5 — Residential entry
Legal information, not legal advice. Verified as of October 2026. Applying it to a particular situation is the work of a licensed Indiana attorney.