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N.Y. Penal Law § 140.35: Possession of burglar's tools

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  1. Penal Law
  2. Part 3. Specific Offenses
  3. Title I. Offenses Involving Damage to and Intrusion Upon Property
  4. Article 140. Burglary and Related Offenses

§ 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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