Burglary – California Penal Code 459
Los Angeles Burglary Attorney
Burglary is committed when a person enters a building with the intent to commit a felony. If the building associated with your complaint is a house that is inhabited by other people, you will be charged with first degree burglary. It is considered second degree burglary for any other type of building.
First degree is a felony and is punishable by up to six years in state prison.
Second degree burglary is considered a “wobbler.” This means that it can be charged as a felony or a misdemeanor. If the second degree burglary is charged as a felony, you can be punished by up to three years in state prison. If the second degree burglary is charged as a misdemeanor, the maximum punishment is up to one year in state prison.
In most cases, the second degree burglary will be charged as a felony, and you will need a burglary attorney to reduce it to a misdemeanor through negotiations.
If you are charged with burglary, call the Law Offices of Nam Q. Doan today. I will provide you with aggressive representation to fight your charges. Your fight will become my fight. I take pride in getting my clients results. Call today at (714) 24803626 or visit www.OCLegalDefense.com for more information.