Section 140.35. Possession of burglar's tools  


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  • 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.