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SEATTLE CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEYS FOR BURGLARY
UNDERSTANDING BURGLARY CHARGES
Burglary charges include anything from breaking and entering to car theft. If you have been convicted of a burglary charge, you are almost certainly going to be tried as a convicted felon. If you entered a building or property, even if it is done lawfully, and stayed longer than invited while intending to commit a crime, you can be charged with burglary.
You could be facing a minimum of one year in state prison along with fines and other penalties associated with burglary. It is of the utmost importance to find a criminal defense attorney to fight for you in these trying times. The lawyers at our firm are committed to providing clients with superior representation in the face of criminal charges.
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:
- First 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. Class A Felony.
- Second Degree Burglary: If burglary is committed by illegally entering or remaining in a building other than a residence, the person may be charged with second degree burglary. 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. Class B Felony.
AGGRESSIVE DEFENSE AGAINST SEATTLE 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 is our lawyer's top priority to avoid conviction at all costs for our clients. As experienced legal professionals we 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 the Seattle area, you should immediately contact a criminal defense attorney at our firm so they can begin working on your case.