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Chapter 14 - CRIMINAL LAWSubchapter IV - OFFENSES AGAINST THE HABITATION AND OTHER BUILDINGS
Article 14 - BURGLARY AND OTHER HOUSEBREAKINGS
Section 14-55 - Preparation to commit burglary or other housebreakings

N.C. Gen. Stat. § 14-55

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Current through Session Law 2024-58
Section 14-55 - Preparation to commit burglary or other housebreakings

If any person shall be found armed with any dangerous or offensive weapon, with the intent to break or enter a dwelling, or other building whatsoever, and to commit any felony or larceny therein; or shall be found having in his possession, without lawful excuse, any picklock, key, bit, or other implement of housebreaking; or shall be found in any such building, with intent to commit any felony or larceny therein, such person shall be punished as a Class I felon.

N.C. Gen. Stat. § 14-55

Code, s. 997; Rev., s. 3334; 1907, c. 822; C.S., s. 4236; 1969, c. 543, s. 4; 1979, c. 760, s. 5; 1979, 2nd Sess., c. 1316, s. 47; 1981, c. 63, s. 1, c. 179, s. 14; 1993, c. 539, s. 1152; 1994, Ex. Sess., c. 24, s. 14(c).