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Burglary is generally the unlawful entry of a building or structure to commit a felony criminal offense (crime), theft, or assault. The definition of burglary varies from state to state (and in the federal system), and some states have different degrees of severity of the burglary offense—depending on the nature of the unlawful entry (type of building or structure), the intended purpose, and the illegal action taken by the defendant once inside the building or structure. In some states, breaking into an automobile, a coin-operated machine, or an ATM (automated teller machine) with the intent to commit a theft may also constitute the crime of burglary.

In Nevada, burglary is defined under Nevada Revised Statutes (NRS) 205.060. The statute considers burglary as the entry into any structure, vehicle, aircraft, watercraft, or dwelling with the intent to commit grand or petit larceny, assault, battery, any felony, or to obtain money or property by false pretenses. Unlike some states, Nevada does not require a breaking and entering element; simply entering with the intent to commit a listed crime is sufficient. The state also recognizes different degrees of burglary, with the severity of the charge often depending on factors such as the presence of a deadly weapon or the type of structure involved. Burglary in Nevada is typically treated as a felony offense, and the penalties can be severe, including imprisonment and fines.

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