Simple Burglary of an Inhabited Dwelling — La R.S. 14:62.3

Simple burglary of an inhabited home is the unauthorized entry of any inhabited dwelling, house, apartment or other structure used in whole or in part as a home or place of abode by a person or persons with the intent to commit a felony or any theft therein, other than as set forth in Article 60 (Aggravated Burglary).

 

Penalty

Whoever commits the crime of simple burglary of an inhabited dwelling shall be imprisoned at hard labor for not less than 1 year, without benefit of parole, probation or suspension of sentence, nor more than 12  years.

 

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Legal Representation

If you have been arrested for simple burglary of an inhabited dwelling in Louisiana, contact a New Orleans burglary defense attorney. We are ready to help you today.