Breaking and entering, often referred to as burglary, is a serious criminal offense in Minnesota. It involves the unlawful entry into someone else’s property with the intent to commit a crime, typically theft or some other felonious act.
In our state, breaking and entering is defined under Minnesota Statutes Section 609.582. According to this statute, a person can be charged with burglary if they enter a building without the owner’s consent and with the intent to commit a crime