Burglary
MCA 45-6-204 — entering an occupied structure unlawfully to commit an offense, up to 20 years
Burglary is knowingly entering or staying unlawfully in an occupied structure with the purpose of committing an offense there, or committing one there.
Who handles this in Montana: State Bar of Montana, Licensed Lawyer Montana; and legal aid programs and the state offices, listed in the Montana directory.
It becomes aggravated burglary when anyone in it is armed with explosives or a weapon, or the person inflicts or tries to inflict bodily injury on anyone, during the entry, the offense or the flight.
- Burglary carries up to 20 years in the state prison, a fine of up to $50,000, or both.
- Aggravated burglary carries up to 40 years.
Sources for this section (1)
- MCA 45-6-204 — Burglary
Legal information, not legal advice. Verified as of October 2026. Applying it to a particular situation is the work of a licensed Montana attorney.