Corona Burglary Defense Lawyer

First-Degree Burglary Charges

A burglary is entering a building intending to commit a felony or theft.  We feel it is important that you understand that prosecutors do not have to prove that you actually committed a felony or stole something.  They only have to show that you intended to do so.  A burglary done in a person's house is a first-degree offense, is charged as a felony and can be a strike against you if you are convicted.  Burglary committed in a business or any other type of building is considered a second-degree or "commercial burglary" and is either a misdemeanor or felony.

A first-degree burglary can bring about a sentence of up to 6 years in prison.  If you are convicted, it is a strike against your record and you will have to serve a minimum of 85% of your jail or prison sentence.  This strike can prove doubly serious as conviction on a second felony results in your term of incarceration being doubled.  If you are convicted for a third time you face the prospect of spending the rest of your life behind bars.  Obtaining the help of a skilled and proven Corona criminal defense attorney is vital if you plan to aggressively fight the charges you now face.

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With second-degree burglary the prosecutor will decide if it is to be charged as a misdemeanor or felony.  Being charged as a misdemeanor may result in a sentence of up to a year in the county jail, but a felony conviction can bring about a prison sentence of up to 3 years.

At Cho, Sheasby, Chung & Ignacio, LLP, you will be treated as an individual with rights that need to be tenaciously protected.  We thoroughly investigate the charges against you to find weaknesses in the state's case that can be used to your advantage.  We are resourceful in our investigations in order to provide compelling defenses on your behalf.  If you are accused of burglary, do not talk to the police or prosecutors but seek the help of someone who is on your side.

If you or a loved one is accused of burglary, contact a Corona burglary defense lawyer for proven legal assistance.