San Diego Burglary Lawyer
Defending Individuals in San Diego County, California
If you've been arrested for burglary or are facing criminal charges for any type of theft crime, it is crucial that you consult a criminal defense attorney experienced in handling these matters. At Superior Law Center, we represent clients facing burglary charges throughout San Diego County, California, offering our dedicated representation at an affordable price. We have payment plans and may even be able to begin working for you with little or no down payment, depending on the case.
Burglary is most often charged as a felony offense in California. Depending on the property targeted, a defendant may face up to 6 years in state prison, as well as a "strike" on his or her criminal record. Under California's "Three Strikes and You're Out" law. Enhanced penalties may apply if the defendant was carrying a firearm or other deadly weapon, or if he or she has prior criminal convictions on his or her record. Following are the specific burglary charges that a person may face in California:
- First Degree Burglary - unlawfully entering a home, apartment or other occupied dwelling with the intent to commit a crime.
- Second Degree Burglary - unlawfully entering a car, business or unoccupied building with the intent to commit a crime.
Because burglary involves the breaking and entering into a property, it does not matter whether the crime was carried out or not, only that the person unlawfully entered the property with the intention of committing a crime of some kind. Most often, burglary is related to theft, but it may also be associated with rape, assault or another similar crime against a person.
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