IANAL either, but for some reason I looked it up. From the Minnesota state site here.
609.59 Possession of burglary or theft tools.
Whoever has in possession any device, explosive, or other instrumentality with intent to use or permit the use of the same to commit burglary or theft may be sentenced to imprisonment for not more than three years or to payment of a fine of not more than $5,000, or both.
So they would have to prove intent. If they pull you over for speeding, it would be hard to prove that you were in a hurry to commit a crime.
First, find where they are mentioned in the general laws of the state that she is going to school in. There are very few places where lockpicks are illegal to own and carry (Wash D.C. is one). The "Burglary Tools" argument is weak at best since a brick or a crowbar can be a burglary in the right environment. I don't see cops arresting people outside Home Depot tho.
Second, and VERY important!! Simply inserting a lockpick into a lock that you don't own (or have the owner's permission) constitutes breaking and entering, whether she opens the door or not.
Lastly, at least get her a full set and not one of those cheesy pick guns. try http://southord.com. Only get her a 15 piece set at most. More picks just mean more that she will never use.
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IANAL either, but for some reason I looked it up. From the Minnesota state site here.
609.59 Possession of burglary or theft tools.
Whoever has in possession any device, explosive, or other instrumentality with intent to use or permit the use of the same to commit burglary or theft may be sentenced to imprisonment for not more than three years or to payment of a fine of not more than $5,000, or both.
So they would have to prove intent. If they pull you over for speeding, it would be hard to prove that you were in a hurry to commit a crime.
Just make sure to cover you ass...
First, find where they are mentioned in the general laws of the state that she is going to school in. There are very few places where lockpicks are illegal to own and carry (Wash D.C. is one). The "Burglary Tools" argument is weak at best since a brick or a crowbar can be a burglary in the right environment. I don't see cops arresting people outside Home Depot tho.
Second, and VERY important!! Simply inserting a lockpick into a lock that you don't own (or have the owner's permission) constitutes breaking and entering, whether she opens the door or not.
Lastly, at least get her a full set and not one of those cheesy pick guns. try http://southord.com. Only get her a 15 piece set at most. More picks just mean more that she will never use.
Happy picking!