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§ 459 PC - Burglary - Law & Penalties in California
California Penal Code § 459 PC defines burglary as entering a residential or commercial structure (or a locked vehicle) with the intent to commit grand larceny, petit larceny, or any felony offense.
CALCRIM No. 1700. Burglary (Pen. Code, § 459) - Justia
Apr 2, 2025 · Under Penal Code section 459, forced entry of a locked vehicle constitutes burglary. (People v. Young K. (1996) 49 Cal.App.4th 861, 863 [57 Cal.Rptr.2d 12].) However, there …
California Penal Code section 459 (2025)
Dec 8, 2025 · As used in this chapter, “inhabited” means currently being used for dwelling purposes, whether occupied or not.
California Code, Penal Code - PEN § 459 - 459 | FindLaw
Jan 1, 2023 · As used in this chapter, “ inhabited ” means currently being used for dwelling purposes, whether occupied or not.
What Is a 459 Police Code? | California Police Codes Information
The 459 Police Code is a commonly used signal in police communications, typically referring to burglary. Law enforcement officers and emergency dispatch teams use this code daily to …
Understanding California’s 459 PC Burglary Laws and Charges
Dec 21, 2024 · California Penal Code 459 defines burglary as entering any structure with the intent to commit theft or any felony. This includes houses, rooms, apartments, shops, …
California Penal Code 459 - CMCDefense
California Penal Code 459 covers the crime of burglary. Often referred to as “breaking and entering,” burglary is defined as the act of entering a premise with the intent of committing a …
California Burglary Law - Penal Code Section 459
Under California Penal Code Section 459, burglary is the act of entering a structure (residential, commercial, or any other type of property) with the intent to commit grand larceny, petit …
Breaking and Entering – California PC 459 | WK Law
Under California Penal Code 459, “breaking and entering” commonly referred to as burglary, is a felony in California. Burglary is the entering of another’s residential or commercial dwelling …