If you illegally enter a house, business or another structure intending to commit a crime, you could be facing burglary charges. Even if nothing else has occurred, you can still face burglary charges.
Entering through an unlocked door intending to commit a crime can elicit the same burglary charges as if you broke a window or lock to gain entry.
Burglary differs from robbery because no physical force against a person is used in burglary. If you are convicted of burglary, you may be guilty of a class 3 felony, punishable by up to 20 years in prison and a fine of up to $100,000. If a deadly weapon was utilized during the burglary, you may be guilty of a class 2 felony, punishable by prison time and a fine of up to $100,000.
If you are facing burglary charges, you want the best representation to fight for you. Contact the Law Offices of Patrick N. Anderson and Associates. With 23 years of successfully representing all types of criminal cases in Virginia, we are one of Virginia’s largest and leading criminal and traffic defense firms. We treat you as part of our family and will make sure you get the representation you deserve.
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