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MisdemeanorCalifornia · Penal Code § 466

Possession of Burglary Tools

Having tools to break in, planning to use them.

Less serious. Up to 1 year in county jail.

What the prosecutor must prove

They must prove every one of these. If one is missing, you should not be found guilty.

  1. 1You had burglary tools
  2. 2You planned to use them to break in

Possible punishment

Up to 6 months jail and/or $1,000 fine.