Seattle Criminal Defense Lawyers

Burglary Attorneys in Seattle, Washington

Being charged with burglary in Seattle can be a difficult thing to face, and it will help considerably if you have legal support from a criminal defense attorney.  The lawyers at our firm are committed to providing Seattle clients with superior representation in the face of criminal charges, including burglary.  Burglary is defined as entering or remaining in a building with the intent to commit a crime.  If a person enters a building or property, even if it is done lawfully, and they stay longer than invited while intending to commit a crime while in the building, they can be charged with burglary. 

There are different levels of burglary in Washington and a Seattle criminal defense lawyer can provide you with representation if you are charged with any of the following types of burglary:

• 1st Degree Burglary:  If burglary is committed and the perpetrator is either armed with a weapon or uses a weapon and assaults another person, they may be charged with 1st degree burglary.  First Degree Burglary is a Class A Felony.
• 2nd Degree Burglary:  If burglary is committed by illegally entering or remaining in a building other than a residence, the person may be charged with 2nd degree burglary.  Second Degree Burglary is a Class B Felony.
• Residential Burglary:  If burglary is committed by illegally entering or remaining in a person’s home or residence, including mobile homes and travel trailers, they may be charged with residential burglary.  Residential Burglary is a Class B Felony.

Aggressive Defense against Burglary Charges

Burglary will almost always be charged as a felony, and as a result the penalties from a conviction will be extremely severe.  It will be your lawyer’s top priority to avoid conviction at all costs, and as experienced legal professionals they know how to approach your case in order to give you the best shot at overcoming burglary charges.  If you have been charged with 1st degree, 2nd degree, or residential burglary in Seattle, you should immediately contact a criminal defense attorney at our firm so they can begin working on your case.  

Contact a Seattle Criminal Defense Attorney today!