Loitering and prowling at night time.
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PA Code › Title 18 › Chapter 55 › Section 5506
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Whoever at night time maliciously loiters or maliciously prowls around a dwelling house or any other place used wholly or in part for living or dwelling purposes, belonging to or occupied by another, is guilty of a misdemeanor of the third degree.
Cross References. Section 5506 is referred to in section 3019 of this title; section 6328 of Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure).
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