Under Burglary of Coin-Operated or Coin Collection Machines, a person commits an offense when, without the owner's effective consent, he breaks into or enters a coin-operated machine or related receptacle with intent to obtain property or services. Which option best captures this offense?

• A. Breaking into or entering a coin-operated machine without consent with the intent to obtain property or services
• B. Stealing coins from a coin-operated machine when the owner consents
• C. Damaging a coin-operated machine without the intent to steal
• D. Repairing a coin-operated machine with the owner's consent

Answer: (A)

The essential idea is that this offense requires three elements: unlawful entry into a coin-operated machine or related receptacle, without the owner's effective consent, and with the intent to obtain property or services. The best description states breaking into or entering a coin-operated machine without consent and with the intent to obtain property or services, which directly matches all three elements. If the owner’s consent is present, there’s no burglary of these machines. If there’s no intent to obtain property or services, or if the conduct involves damaging or repairing with consent, it doesn’t fit this offense.