A burglary is when a person enters a building with the intent to commit a crime, unless the premises are open to the public at the time of entry.  Most burglaries are when someone breaks into a building with the intent to steal something inside.  Burglaries are major felonies and a conviction will mean incarceration.

A defense to burglary is that the person who entered the building was actually allowed to enter inside.  Another defense is that the person who entered the building never intended to commit a crime while inside the building.

Sometimes the charge of burglary can be reduced to the charge of criminal trespass, a lesser charge where incarceration may be avoided.  Burglary can also sometimes be reduced to theft or receiving stolen property.

If you have been charged with burglary or are being investigated for a burglary, call or email us and we will be happy to review your case.