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Arkansas Code Title 5. Criminal Offenses § 5-39-202. Breaking or entering

Current as of March 28, 2024 | Updated by FindLaw Staff

(a) A person commits the offense of breaking or entering if for the purpose of committing a theft or felony he or she breaks or enters into any:

(1) Building, structure, or vehicle;

(2) Vault, safe, cash register, safety deposit box, or money depository;

(3) Money vending machine, coin-operated amusement machine, vending machine, or product dispenser;

(4) Coin telephone or coin box;

(5) Fare box on a bus; or

(6) Other similar container, apparatus, or equipment.

(b) It constitutes a separate offense under this section for the breaking or entering into of each separate:

(1) Building, structure, or vehicle;

(2) Vault, safe, cash register, safety deposit box, or money depository;

(3) Money vending machine, coin-operated amusement machine, vending machine, or product dispenser;

(4) Coin telephone or coin box;

(5) Fare box on a bus; or

(6) Other similar container, apparatus, or equipment.

(c) Breaking or entering is a Class D felony.

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