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Charged with Burglary in Murrieta?
Contact Attorney Nicolai Cocis for reliable criminal representation!
Under the California Penal Code 459, burglary is defined as entering into any sort of structure, room or locked vehicle with the purpose of committing either a theft or any felony. It is sometimes more commonly referred to as "breaking and entering." Burglary can take many different forms, whether it involves someone intentionally stealing a purse from a retail store or taking an item from someone's home, the penalties can be severe across the board. For those facing burglary accusations, it is a good idea to obtain the best possible Murrieta burglary crime lawyer available to you.
Get in touch with the Law Office of Nicolai Cocis for a free initial consultation today at (951) 666-2600 to learn more.
Understanding the Penalties for Burglary in Murrieta
Consequences for burglary are broken up into two different categories, depending on the location that the offense occurred. Entering a place where someone lives with the intent to steal something or to commit any felony, it is considered residential burglary and it is always treated as a felony. Anytime that a person enters a retail store, place of business or any other place where no one is living, with the intent to steal or to commit any felony, it is called commercial burglary. Commercial burglary has the possibility of being deemed either a misdemeanor or a felony, depending if the accused has any previous convictions and by looking at the surrounding circumstances of the crime.
The penalties for both categories are as follows:
- Residential Burglary (First Degree Burglary)
- Potentially up to 6 years in prison
- Considered a strike under the California "three strikes" law
- Commercial Burglary (Second Degree Burglary)
- As a misdemeanor, up to 1 year in jail
- As a felony, up to 3 years in prison
- Does not count as a strike
How Attorney Cocis Can Build Your Defense Against Burglary Charges
Using aggressive legal tactics, Murrieta burglary defense lawyer, Nicolai Cocis, can decipher the intricacies of your case and put together a solid defense on your behalf. Looking at the circumstances of your case, he can investigate whether there is any evidence revealing that you were not actually involved in the crime or that you did not actually commit the felony once inside the structure. In the same way, he may be able to prove innocence if the items actually belonged to you or if you believed you had been given permission to take them.
Trusted Burglary Defense in Murrieta Since 1999
Providing quality, one-on-one legal advocacy to clients throughout Murrieta, Temecula, Menifee, Wildomar, Lake Elsinore, Hemet, Perris, Banning, Corona, Winchester, Riverside and other surrounding cities in Southern California, it is no surprise that Attorney Cocis has obtained highly successful case results. He has received full case dismissals and reduced charges for numerous clients in the past. Check out our case results and testimonials to learn more about the level of service and genuine care that Attorney Cocis provides no matter the charges.
Call our office today for a free, confidential case consultation or fill out our free case evaluation form here. Don't go up against the harsh legal system alone. Protect your rights and your future. Contact the Law Office of Nicolai Cocis today at 951.666.2600!
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