Burglary
17-A M.R.S. § 401 — entering a structure to commit a crime, Class C, and Class B for a dwelling
Entering or secretly staying in a structure, knowing there is no license or privilege to, with intent to commit a crime inside, is burglary, a Class C crime.
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- A dwelling place makes it a Class B crime.
- So does inflicting or attempting bodily injury, or being armed with a dangerous weapon other than a firearm.
- Being armed with a firearm, or knowing an accomplice is, makes it a Class A crime.
Possessing tools made or commonly used for unlawful entry, meaning to use them for it, is a Class E crime; transferring them is a Class D crime.
Sources for this section (2)
- 17-A M.R.S. § 401 — Burglary
- 17-A M.R.S. § 403 — Possession or transfer of burglar's tools
Legal information, not legal advice. Verified as of October 2026. Applying it to a particular situation is the work of a licensed Maine attorney.