Los Angeles Burglary Defense Attorney

Charged with Burglary in Los Angeles?

Burglary is a charge that carries severe penalties if you are convicted in the state of California.  Law enforcement in the Los Angeles area has been given the mission to reduce violent crime in the city, and the penalties meted out by the state reflect the seriousness of the crime.  A first degree burglary conviction has a penalty of up to 6 years in state prison; a second degree burglary has a penalty of up to 1 year either in jail or in state prison.  If an individual is convicted of a burglary that includes a break-in to an occupied home, the law will not allow probation or a reduction of sentence. If you or a loved one has been arrested and charged with this serious criminal offense, it is critical that you contact a Los Angeles burglary defense attorney without delay.  Los Angeles prosecuting attorneys are highly motivated to get a conviction in violent crime cases, and will make every effort to get you convicted and incarcerated.  At the Law Offices of Michael Severo, a skilled and successful criminal defense attorney will aggressively defend clients facing burglary charges. 

Burglary Defense Lawyer in Los Angeles

There are cases in which overzealous law enforcement officers have neglected to follow their own procedural rules, and have violated the law with regard to search and seizure, or even in the legal procedure for arrest.  When this is the case, court challenge can be initiated to suppress evidence that was illegally gathered.  When these challenges are successful, the evidence against the client is not admissible in court, and with no evidence the charges will be dropped.  It is not possible to determine what defense tactic to employ in your burglary case without a full review of the evidence against you, all police reports and every aspect of your case. 

At the Law Offices of Michael Severo, the legal team is a dedicated group of aggressive criminal defense lawyers that have decades of experience in successfully defending those charged with burglary in the Los Angeles area.  When facing criminal court, it is crucial that you have skilled legal representation to aggressively fight to protect your rights and your future freedom.