Illinois Pattern Jury Instructions – Criminal
Chapter 4.00 DEFINITIONS OF CERTAIN WORDS

4.03 Definition Of Dwelling Place

The term “dwelling place” means:

[1] a[n] [(building or portion of a building) (tent) (vehicle) (enclosed space)] which is used or intended for use as a human habitation, home, or residence.

[or]
[2] a[n] [(house) (apartment) (mobile home) (trailer) (living quarters)] in which at the time of the alleged offense the [(owners) (occupants)] actually reside, or in their absence, intend within a reasonable period of time to reside.

 

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