Indiana Code 35-43-2-1. Burglary
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Sec. 1. A person who breaks and enters the building or structure of another person, with intent to commit a felony or theft in it, commits burglary, a Level 5 felony. However, the offense is:
For details, see Ind. Code § 35-50-2-4, Ind. Code § 35-50-2-4.5, Ind. Code § 35-50-2-5, Ind. Code § 35-50-2-5.5 and Ind. Code § 35-50-2-6
(2) a Level 3 felony if it results in bodily injury to any person other than a defendant;
(1) a Level 4 felony if the building or structure is a dwelling;
Attorney's Note
Under the Indiana Code, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Level 1 felony | between 20 and 40 years | up to $10,000 |
| Level 2 felony | between 10 and 30 years | up to $10,000 |
| Level 3 felony | between 3 and 16 years | up to $10,000 |
| Level 4 felony | between 2 and 12 years | up to $10,000 |
| Level 5 felony | between 1 and 6 years | up to $10,000 |
Terms Used In Indiana Code 35-43-2-1
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
(3) a Level 2 felony if it:
(A) is committed while armed with a deadly weapon; or
(B) results in serious bodily injury to any person other than a defendant; and
(4) a Level 1 felony if:
(A) the building or structure is a dwelling; and
(B) it results in serious bodily injury to any person other than a defendant.
As added by Acts 1976, P.L.148, SEC.3. Amended by Acts 1977, P.L.340, SEC.42; Acts 1982, P.L.204, SEC.36; P.L.88-1999, SEC.2; P.L.158-2013, SEC.460.