Burglar Secrets! How they are breaking in without you knowing!
Burglar Secrets! How they are breaking in without you knowing!
Bump keys are keys cut to a special design that will allow them to be used for picking pin-tumbler locks. Pin-tumbler locks are the world's most popular lock, and these include exterior door entry locks for homes. The process of gaining entry using a bump key is called “bumping,” and it can be very effective. A bump key can open any lock that it fits into. It's helpful to have in your pocket if you ever lose your keys, because it can open your door lock and your deadbolt, even if they normally require separate keys. Are bump keys legal? Georgia- You can't have a criminal record. Georgia Code - § 16-7-20(a) A person commits the offense of possession of tools for the commission of crime when he has in his possession any tool, explosive, or other device commonly used in the commission of burglary, theft, or other crime with the intent to make use thereof in the commission of a crime. Florida- Florida Statutes - § 810.06 - Possession of burglary tools. Whoever has in his or her possession any tool, machine, or implement with intent to use the same, or allow the same to be used, to commit any burglary or trespass shall be guilty of a felony …. Illinois – Illinois is the only state to mention bump keys. Though bump keys are not picks, strictly speaking, some pickers do use them. In Illinois being found with a bump key in your possession is proof of intent. However, standard lock picks are not lumped in with this, and intent must still be proven. It is not recommended to buy bump keys or even bump hammers in this state. Kansas – The law allows sheriffs to “immediately” document “two sets of fingerprint impressions and one set of palm print impressions” (Kansas Statutes 21-2501(a) (4)). Mississippi – The law declares that concealed lock picks are prima facie evidence. As long as the picks are out in the open, intent must be proven. North Carolina – You cannot perform, or even offer to perform, locksmith services without a license. That means no, “Repairing, rebuilding, rekeying, repinning, servicing, adjusting, or installing locks, mechanical or electronic locking devices, access control devices, egress control devices, vaults, and safe-deposit boxes for compensation or other consideration, including services performed by safe technicians” (North Carolina Code 74F-4 Definitions). In some cases, possession of lock picks is prima facie evidence of a crime. Prima facie is a term in law that describes a line of reasoning which is assumed correct until it is disproven. In other words, if the law is prima facie, you are guilty until proven innocent. A more literal meaning is, “at first appearance; at first view, before investigation”. And as an adjective, the word describes something that is, “plain or clear; self-evident; obvious.” For more clarification, prima facie was described in State v. Hicks as, “evidence which is sufficient to establish a fact, unless rebutted, and that standing alone and unexplained would support the conclusion for which it is introduced”. Lock Pick Laws, Rules And Regulations: Is Your Hobby A Crime In Your State? Possession of picks is usually illegal if the state can prove intent. In this case, if you are being prosecuted, chances are the lawyer will be able to prove intent. If you are being accused of a crime, then the intent to commit further crimes with lock picks will not be very hard to argue. Also, if you have a criminal record that includes burglary, being in possession of lock picks may be enough to prove intent. In all states where intent to commit a crime must be proven, not breaking the law is great protection. So step one, don’t be a burglar.
Bump keys are keys cut to a special design that will allow them to be used for picking pin-tumbler locks. Pin-tumbler locks are the world's most popular lock, and these include exterior door entry locks for homes. The process of gaining entry using a bump key is called “bumping,” and it can be very effective. A bump key can open any lock that it fits into. It's helpful to have in your pocket if you ever lose your keys, because it can open your door lock and your deadbolt, even if they normally require separate keys. Are bump keys legal? Georgia- You can't have a criminal record. Georgia Code - § 16-7-20(a) A person commits the offense of possession of tools for the commission of crime when he has in his possession any tool, explosive, or other device commonly used in the commission of burglary, theft, or other crime with the intent to make use thereof in the commission of a crime. Florida- Florida Statutes - § 810.06 - Possession of burglary tools. Whoever has in his or her possession any tool, machine, or implement with intent to use the same, or allow the same to be used, to commit any burglary or trespass shall be guilty of a felony …. Illinois – Illinois is the only state to mention bump keys. Though bump keys are not picks, strictly speaking, some pickers do use them. In Illinois being found with a bump key in your possession is proof of intent. However, standard lock picks are not lumped in with this, and intent must still be proven. It is not recommended to buy bump keys or even bump hammers in this state. Kansas – The law allows sheriffs to “immediately” document “two sets of fingerprint impressions and one set of palm print impressions” (Kansas Statutes 21-2501(a) (4)). Mississippi – The law declares that concealed lock picks are prima facie evidence. As long as the picks are out in the open, intent must be proven. North Carolina – You cannot perform, or even offer to perform, locksmith services without a license. That means no, “Repairing, rebuilding, rekeying, repinning, servicing, adjusting, or installing locks, mechanical or electronic locking devices, access control devices, egress control devices, vaults, and safe-deposit boxes for compensation or other consideration, including services performed by safe technicians” (North Carolina Code 74F-4 Definitions). In some cases, possession of lock picks is prima facie evidence of a crime. Prima facie is a term in law that describes a line of reasoning which is assumed correct until it is disproven. In other words, if the law is prima facie, you are guilty until proven innocent. A more literal meaning is, “at first appearance; at first view, before investigation”. And as an adjective, the word describes something that is, “plain or clear; self-evident; obvious.” For more clarification, prima facie was described in State v. Hicks as, “evidence which is sufficient to establish a fact, unless rebutted, and that standing alone and unexplained would support the conclusion for which it is introduced”. Lock Pick Laws, Rules And Regulations: Is Your Hobby A Crime In Your State? Possession of picks is usually illegal if the state can prove intent. In this case, if you are being prosecuted, chances are the lawyer will be able to prove intent. If you are being accused of a crime, then the intent to commit further crimes with lock picks will not be very hard to argue. Also, if you have a criminal record that includes burglary, being in possession of lock picks may be enough to prove intent. In all states where intent to commit a crime must be proven, not breaking the law is great protection. So step one, don’t be a burglar.
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