Minnesota Burglary Defense Lawyer
If you are accused of residential of commercial burglary in Minnesota then you need the right representation.
Burglary
Generally speaking, a person can be charged with a burglary crime if he/she enters a building without consent and with intent to commit a crime, or enters a building without consent and commits a crime while in the building.
Minnesota law divides the crime of burglary into 4 separate degrees. Burglary in the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd degree are all felony-level offenses, which can carry prison terms up to 20 years. Burglary in the 4th degree is a gross misdemeanor.
The degree and nature of a burglary charge will depend on many factors including, but not limited to whether:
- The building was a dwelling or a non-dwelling structure
- The building was occupied at the time of the crime
- The person possessed a dangerous weapon at the of the crime
- Anyone was assaulted
Minneapolis Burglary Defense Lawyer
Possession of Burglary Tools
A person can be charged with a felony for having in their possession any device, explosive, or other instrumentality with intent to use the item to commit burglary. A person convicted with this crime can face up to 5 years in prison. Think about the next time you have a crowbar in your vehicle for home repair. People have been charged with this offense for simply having normal home-repair tools in their vehicles.
Possession of code grabbing devices
A person can be charged with felony burglary for having a device which can receive and record the coded signal sent by the transmitter of a security or other electronic system and can play back the signal to disarm that system. A common example is a device to intercept garage door opener signals.
Penalties
Consequences for a person convicted of a burglary crime include, but are not limited to: lengthy prison time, local jail time, hefty fines, probation, restitution, community service.
Mandatory minimum sentences can be imposed for a burglary conviction involving an occupied dwelling. A person must serve at least 6 months in prison or a local jail.
Take Action Now
If you, or someone you know, have been charged with an burglary
crime in Minnesota, you need to retain the services of a qualified,
passionate and knowledgeable criminal defense attorney who will be
your voice in the criminal justice system and who has a successful
track record when it comes to fighting burglary crime charges in the state of Minnesota. When you face such
life-changing consequences, you cannot risk being without
trustworthy, aggressive legal representation.
At the Law Offices of William K. Bulmer II, we are fully
prepared to handle your burglary crime case. We can provide you
with the guidance and legal counsel you need to fight your
charges. Call our Law Offices today for a FREE consultation
at 612-384-7003.
