Penal Law § 140.35 · Article 140. Burglary and Related Offenses
Possession of burglar's tools
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§ 140.35 Possession of burglar's tools.
A person is guilty of possession of burglar's tools when he possesses any tool, instrument or other article adapted, designed or commonly used for committing or facilitating offenses involving forcible entry into premises, or offenses involving larceny by a physical taking, or offenses involving theft of services as defined in subdivisions four, five and six of section 165.15, under circumstances evincing an intent to use or knowledge that some person intends to use the same in the commission of an offense of such character.
Possession of burglar's tools is a class A misdemeanor.
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