Which type of structure is considered a 'premises' in breaking and entering laws?

In the context of breaking and entering laws, a 'premises' refers specifically to structures where individuals reside or where they establish a temporary or permanent presence that includes certain protections under the law. This particularly includes dwelling houses, hotels, and hospitals because these are places where people expect a certain level of privacy and security. Such locations are considered to be inherently more vulnerable to unlawful entry due to their residential or semi-residential nature, which is why laws surrounding breaking and entering emphasize the protection of these premises.

Other structures like business buildings, parks, or open fields typically do not offer the same level of expectation for privacy, nor are they primarily designed for habitation, which is why they do not fall under the same definitions in breaking and entering laws related to 'premises.' Public transportation vehicles might have regulations related to unauthorized entry, but they do not share the same legal definitions as the types of structures considered as premises in the context of breaking and entering.