Burglary of coin-operated or coin collection machines is classified as which offense?

• A. Class B Misdemeanor
• B. Class A Misdemeanor
• C. State Jail Felony
• D. First Degree Felony

Answer: (B)

The main idea is that certain burglary offenses are tailored to the type of property involved. When someone enters a coin-operated or coin collection machine with the intent to steal coins or property, it’s treated as a burglary offense, but the statute assigns a Class A misdemeanor as the penalty. That means the offender can face up to one year in jail and up to a $4,000 fine. This reflects a serious property crime—more serious than a simple theft, but not a felony in itself. The penalty level is set by the statute for this specific situation, rather than escalating to a state jail or higher felony category.