State v. Vredenberg

This is a prosecution for burglary of three houseboats. We are presented with pretrial certification of a question which the district court considered doubtful and important (Rule 29.02, subd. 4, Rules of Criminal Procedure), specifically, whether the cabins on the three boats are “buildings” within the meaning of Minn.St. 609.58, subd. 1(2). The district court ruled that the cabins are “buildings” for purpose of the statute, and we affirm the order denying dismissal and remand for trial.

The structures which defendant is charged with burglarizing are three houseboats which, at the time of the…