PC 460 Burglary with Intent to Steal or Commit Felony or Crime

Burglary is more than just breaking and entering. In updated legal codes within the state of California for CPC 460, this is defined as doing so with one goal – to steal and/or commit a felony or crime.

Determining Factors of California Penal Code 460

Before any case can be brought to court, there are factors of the crime that will need to be verified. Burglary is no different, and these factors include:

· The offender intended to steal something or commit a crime such as murder or embezzlement, just to name a few examples

· As a result, the burglar entered a property other than their own to commit the crime

Penalties and Fines for California Penal Code 460

The fines and punishments for Burglary if convicted, include:

· First Degree Burglary – is breaking into the residence of someone else, with the intent to steal or commit a crime. It’s a felony that subjects offenders to: Prison: up to 6 yrs | Fines: up to $10,000

· Second Degree Burglary – is breaking into anyplace else, with the intent to steal or commit a crime. It’s can be listed as a felony with penalties such as: Prison: up to 3 yrs | Fines: up to $10,000 ; or Misdemeanor for second degree burglary, with sentencing that includes: Jail: up to 1 yr | Fines: up to $6,000 ;