Legal Question in Criminal Law in Minnesota

Re: Burglary in the Third Degree

In Minnesota the 3rd degree burglary statute provides for a maximum 5 years in prison and a $10,000 fine. (see below)

Subd. 3. Burglary in the third degree. Whoever enters a building without consent and with

intent to steal or commit any felony or gross misdemeanor while in the building, or enters a

building without consent and steals or commits a felony or gross misdemeanor while in the

building, either directly or as an accomplice, commits burglary in the third degree and may be

sentenced to imprisonment for not more than five years or to payment of a fine of not more

than $10,000, or both.

Re: Burglary in the Third Degree

The maximim penalty is 5 years in prison and a $10,000 fine. there is no mandatory minumum. However, the presumptive sentece would depend entirely on the facts of the case and the individuals past record, if any.

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