IL · jury_instructions
Ill. Pattern Jury Instr. (Criminal) 14.12
Issues In Possession Of Burglary Tools
To sustain the charge of possession of burglary tools, the State must prove the following
propositions:
First Proposition: That the defendant knowingly possessed a[n] [(key) (tool)
(instrument) (device) (explosive)] suitable for use in breaking into a[n] [(building)
(housetrailer) (watercra ft) (aircraft) (motor vehicle) (railroad car) (depository designed for the
safekeeping of property)] [or any part thereof]; and
Second Proposition: That the defendant intended to enter such a place; and
Third Proposition: That the defendant intended to commit therein the offense of ____.
If you find from your consideration of all the evidence that each one of these propositions
has been proved beyond a reasonable doubt, you should find the defendant guilty.
If you find from your consideration of all of the evidence that any one of these
propositions has not been proved beyond a reasonable doubt, you should find the defendant not
guilty.
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- illinoiscourts.gov
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- 2026-08-20
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- 2026-08-19
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