Illinois Chapter 720 ILCS 5/19: Burglary
Chapter 720 ILCS 5/19 of the Illinois Revised Statutes: Criminal Offenses covers laws related to the theft of other people’s property, mostly when they are not present. This includes various forms of burglary.
What Chapter 5/19 Covers
- Burglary of people’s houses
- Trespassing of a residence
- Owning or selling burglary tools
- Invading someone’s home and using force against occupants
You can use the below links to view individual laws within Chapter 5/19 with explanations in plain English.
Chapter 5/19 Statutes Explained
- 720 ILCS 5/19-1 – Burglary
- 720 ILCS 5/19-2 – Possession of Burglary Tools
- 720 ILCS 5/19-2.5 – Unlawful Sale of Burglary Tools
- 720 ILCS 5/19-3 – Residential Burglary
- 720 ILCS 5/19-4 – Criminal Trespass to a Residence
- 720 ILCS 5/19-5 – Criminal Fortification of a Residence or Building
- 720 ILCS 5/19-6 – Home Invasion
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