A person is guilty of possession of burglar's tools when he possesses
any tool, instrument or other article adapted, designed or commonly used
for committing or facilitating offenses involving forcible entry into
premises, or offenses involving larceny by a physical taking, or
offenses involving theft of services as defined in subdivisions four,
five and six of section 165.15, under circumstances evincing an intent
to use or knowledge that some person intends to use the same in the
commission of an offense of such character.
Possession of burglar's tools is a class A misdemeanor.
Structure New York Laws
Title I - Offenses Involving Damage to and Intrusion Upon Property
Article 140 - Burglary and Related Offenses
140.00 - Criminal Trespass and Burglary; Definitions of Terms.
140.10 - Criminal Trespass in the Third Degree.
140.15 - Criminal Trespass in the Second Degree.
140.17 - Criminal Trespass in the First Degree.
140.20 - Burglary in the Third Degree.
140.25 - Burglary in the Second Degree.
140.30 - Burglary in the First Degree.