Kentucky Statutes 511.040 – Burglary in the third degree
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(1) A person is guilty of burglary in the third degree when, with the intent to commit a crime, he or she knowingly enters or remains unlawfully in a building.
(2) Burglary in the third degree is a Class D felony, unless the offense occurs during a declared emergency as defined by KRS § 39A.020 arising from a natural or man- made disaster, within the area covered by the emergency declaration, and within the area impacted by the disaster, in which case it is a Class C felony.
For details, see § 532.060
Effective: July 14, 2022
History: Amended 2022 Ky. Acts ch. 151, sec. 5, effective July 14, 2022. — Amended
1980 Ky. Acts ch. 376, sec. 4, effective July 15, 1980. — Amended 1978 Ky. Acts ch.
125, sec. 3, effective June 17, 1978. — Created 1974 Ky. Acts ch. 406, sec. 99, effective January 1, 1975.
(2) Burglary in the third degree is a Class D felony, unless the offense occurs during a declared emergency as defined by KRS § 39A.020 arising from a natural or man- made disaster, within the area covered by the emergency declaration, and within the area impacted by the disaster, in which case it is a Class C felony.
Attorney's Note
Under the Kentucky Statutes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class C felony | between 5 and 10 years | between $1,000 and $10,000 |
| Class D felony | between 1 and 5 years | between $1,000 and $10,000 |
Effective: July 14, 2022
History: Amended 2022 Ky. Acts ch. 151, sec. 5, effective July 14, 2022. — Amended
1980 Ky. Acts ch. 376, sec. 4, effective July 15, 1980. — Amended 1978 Ky. Acts ch.
125, sec. 3, effective June 17, 1978. — Created 1974 Ky. Acts ch. 406, sec. 99, effective January 1, 1975.