Vermont · Vermont Statutes — Title 13, Crimes and Criminal Procedure

Vt. Stat. (Crimes) § 1201: Burglary

Felony

What this law says, in plain English

Burglary is entering a building without permission intending to commit a felony, theft, assault, or mischief. Penalties range from up to 15 years imprisonment, increased to 25–30 years for occupied dwellings or if a weapon is carried.

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