North Carolina § 14-89 - 1. Safecracking.
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§ 14-89. 1. Safecracking.
A person is guilty of safecracking if he unlawfully opens, enters, or attempts to open or enter a safe or vault: By the use of explosives, drills, or tools; or Through the use of a stolen combination, key, electronic device, or other fraudulently acquired implement or means; or Through the use of a master key, duplicate key or device made or obtained in an unauthorized manner, stethoscope or other listening device, electronic device used for unauthorized entry in a safe or vault, or other surreptitious means; or By the use of any other safecracking implement or means. A person is also guilty of safecracking if he unlawfully removes from its premises a safe or vault for the purpose of stealing, tampering with, or ascertaining its contents. Safecracking shall be punishable as a Class I felony. History (1961, c. 653; 1973, c. 235, s. 1; 1977, c. 1106; 1979, c. 760, s. 5; 1979, 2nd Sess., c. 1316, s. 47; 1981, c. 63, s. 1; c. 179, s. 14; 1993, c. 539, s. 1176; 1994, Ex. Sess., c. 24, s. 14(c).) Cross References. - For structured sentencing provisions, see G.S. 15A-1340.10 et seq. Legal Periodicals. - For survey of 1976 case law on criminal law, see 55 N.C.L. Rev. 976 (1977). For survey of 1977 criminal law, see 56 N.C.L. Rev. 965 (1978).
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What does North Carolina General Statutes § 14-89 cover?
Section 14-89 ("1. Safecracking.") is part of the North Carolina General Statutes, the codified statutory law of North Carolina. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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