Burglary is a common crime in Iowa. When most people think of burglary, the probably think of someone sneaking into a building at nighttime to steel from the property. While this would probably constitute burglary, the legal definition is broader. In this article, we will discuss: The elements of the crime of burglary; Intent in the crime of burglary; What is an occupied structure?; The degrees of burglary; The crime of attempted burglary; The crime of possession of burglar’s tools
