Nevada § 205.065 - Inference of burglarious intent

Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 205.065 — Inference of burglarious intent, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 205.065. Inference of burglarious intent

Every person who unlawfully breaks and enters or unlawfully enters any house, room,

apartment, tenement, shop, warehouse, store, mill, barn, stable, outhouse or other

building, tent, vessel, vehicle, vehicle trailer, semitrailer or house trailer, airplane,

glider, boat or railroad car may reasonably be inferred to have broken and entered

or entered it with intent to commit grand or petit larceny, assault or battery on

any person or a felony therein, unless the unlawful breaking and entering or unlawful

entry is explained by evidence satisfactory to the jury to have been made without

criminal intent.

Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 205.065

What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 205.065 cover?

Section 205.065 ("Inference of burglarious intent") is part of the Nevada Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Nevada. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

How do I cite Nevada § 205.065?

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Is this the official text of Nevada law?

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How does Nevada § 205.065 apply to my situation?

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