The Alpharetta Law Office of J Thomas Salata is well qualified to represent you during a burglary trial on charges of burglary or possession of burglary tools.
Experienced Alpharetta burglary attorney
If you are facing consequences, contact Alpharetta burglary defense lawyer J Thomas Salata for expert advice regarding your burglary arrest and subsequent charge. Based on your particular case, we may be able to negotiate reduced or even dropped charges. Depending on the value of what was stolen, charges could run from criminal trespass to aggravated stalking and the penalties could range from misdemeanor to felony.
Burglary can occur in home, office, boat, RV, vehicle or even storage shed and carries felony charges. More than just the act of trespassing, burglary charges are brought when caught entering a building or domicile without permission and with the intention of robbery or committing a felony. The state must prove that intention in order to win a verdict against you.
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Felony burglary charges can be added onto other charges in certain cases. Violation of restraining orders can sometimes lead to additional burglary charges when an ex-spouse ignores a restraining order to enter his or her former home to retrieve property.
Age and prior arrest records are taken into consideration. The circumstances of the robbery, such as whether weapons were used, can also be deciding factors. Punishment includes jail time, community service, probation and/or fines. Burglary of an occupied dwelling can face a stiffer sentence. First offenders in a Georgia burglary case are usually put on probation but can receive prison sentences that range from one to twenty years. The punishment becomes harsher with each subsequent burglary conviction. The sentence for a third burglary conviction is five to twenty years.
Criminal Defense Lawyer in Alpharetta
Alpharetta criminal defense attorney J Thomas Salata offers expert legal representation for burglary and armed robbery cases. We know how to present your case well. Call us today at 770-408-7004 for a free initial consultation.
