Kentucky Burglary Crimes
In Kentucky, burglary is best defined as unlawfully entering or remaining in a building with the intent to commit a crime. One of the most common misconceptions about burglary is the belief that it involves theft. This is incorrect. In fact, Kentucky’s burglary statute makes absolutely no mention of theft. The severity of the burglary charge will depend on two main factors –
1) The first factor is the type of building that is entered. If the building is simply a public building, the penalty is far less harsh than if the building is a person’s dwelling.
2) The second factor looks at what actually occurred during the burglary itself. If the suspect was armed, threatened the victim or injured the victim, the penalties are significantly more harsh.
In Kentucky, burglary is illegal and is always a felony.
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Burglary in the First Degree is a Class B felony.
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Burglary in the Second Degree is a Class C felony.
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Burglary in the Third Degree is a Class D felony.
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What are the penalties for Burglary in the First Degree in Kentucky?
Burglary in the First Degree is a Class B felony in Kentucky and carries a sentence of 10 – 20 years in prison. It can also carry a fine of up to $10,000.00.
What are the penalties for Burglary in the Second Degree in Kentucky?
Burglary in the Second Degree is a Class C felony in Kentucky and carries a sentence of 5 – 10 years in prison. It can also carry a fine of up to $10,000.00.
What are the penalties for Burglary in the Third Degree in Kentucky?
Burglary in the Third Degree is a Class D felony in Kentucky and carries a sentence of 1 – 5 years in prison. It can also carry a fine of up to $10,000.00.
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Our team of lawyers will put their experience and reputation for success to work for you against your burglary charges.
When it comes to burglary crimes, you need attorneys who will fight for and assert your constitutional rights. Often times, burglary charges stem from vague orders not to enter a building or dwelling. Our team of lawyers will dedicate the time necessary to meet with you and to go through every detail of your case, as we lay the building blocks to your best defense!
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Want to know more? We have included Kentucky burglary laws below!
(1) A person is guilty of burglary in the first degree when, with the intent to commit a crime, he knowingly enters or remains unlawfully in a building, and when in effecting entry or while in the building or in the immediate flight therefrom, he or another participant in the crime:
(a) Is armed with explosives or a deadly weapon; or
(b) Causes physical injury to any person who is not a participant in the crime; or
(c) Uses or threatens the use of a dangerous instrument against any person who is not a participant in the crime.
(2) Burglary in the first degree is a Class B felony.
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(1) A person is guilty of burglary in the second degree when, with the intent to commit a crime, he knowingly enters or remains unlawfully in a dwelling.
(2) Burglary in the second degree is a Class C felony.
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(1) A person is guilty of burglary in the third degree when, with the intent to commit a crime, he knowingly enters or remains unlawfully in a building.
(2) Burglary in the third degree is a Class D felony.
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(1) A person is guilty of possession of burglar’s tools when he possesses any tool, instrument or other thing adapted, designed or commonly used for committing or facilitating the commission of an offense involving forcible entry into premises or theft by a physical taking under circumstances which leave no reasonable doubt as to his:
(a) Intention to use the same in the commission of an offense of such character; or
(b) Knowledge that some other person intends to use the same in the commission of an offense of such character.
(2) Possession of burglar’s tools is a Class A misdemeanor.
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