Montana · Montana Code Annotated — Title 45, Crimes

MCA Title 45 § 45-6-204: Burglary

Felony

What this law says, in plain English

Burglary is unlawfully entering or staying in an occupied structure to commit a crime or committing a crime inside. Aggravated burglary adds weapons, explosives, or causing injury. Both are punishable by prison sentences up to 20–40 years.

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