Thatcher Burglary Defense Lawyer

When facing allegations of a burglary charge, recognize the implications of a conviction and how they impact your future in many ways. 

Then, let a Thatcher burglary defense lawyer go to work for you. When you hire Suzuki Law Offices, you gain the experience of a former prosecutor who is working on your behalf as a Thatcher theft crimes lawyer.

Types of Burglary Charges You Could Face in Arizona

Any type of questioning related to burglary is a warning that it is time to seek legal guidance. If you learn you are facing burglary charges, that could mean you are facing one of three different charges, all of which are felonies with significant consequences. Consider the following as they apply under Arizona’s burglary laws.

• Third–degree burglary: A person charged with third-degree burglary, the least severe offense, indicates they committed a crime related to entering or remaining unlawfully in a nonresidential structure or fenced-in commercial or residential yard with the intent to commit any type of theft or made entry into any part of a vehicle through manipulation with the intense to commit a theft or other felony.
• Second–degree burglary: This form relates to entering a residential structure with the intent to commit a crime within that structure, which could include a home, apartment complex, townhome, or condos
• First–degree burglary: The most severe form, in this situation, the person engaged in such actions while in possession of a weapon and entered into a commercial property, car, home, or other residential structure

In each of these cases, you face the risk of serious jail time and fines, as well as the stigma that you will face potentially for the rest of your life if you have a criminal record.

In each and every one of these cases, we encourage you to speak to our Thatcher criminal defense lawyer now, without delay. Let us work to build your case for you and review our frequently asked questions to learn more.

Understanding a Weapons Charge

As noted, a first-degree burglary charge is one that relates to the use of breaking into an establishment in the possession of a weapon. This is often referred to as armed robbery, and it may apply to any type of illegal entry into a property.

The following are some of the most commonly associated weapons that could lead to this type of charge:

• Explosives
• Guns
• Knives
• Bats
• Hammers
• Any other type of dangerous instrument

In situations like this, even if you believe you did not have a weapon, you could be found to be in possession of something that could be used to hurt another person.

It is critical for our Thatcher burglary defense attorney to help you navigate this type of charge. Our goal may be to prove that you did not intend to hurt anyone, and you can learn more in our video center.

Potential Consequences of Burglary Charges

When possible, our legal objective is to prove you did not commit the crime you are facing. However, if you are like many people, you may have no idea what this type of charge may mean in your future, especially if you did not commit the crime. Look at some of the consequences you could face, and you will realize just how important it can be to have a legal team by your side:

• 13-1506. Burglary in the third degree; classification: In this charge, a class 4 felony, you could face 1.5 to 3 years in prison. This could be upgraded to 3.75 years in some cases.
• Second–degree burglary: This is a Class 3 felony. It is punishable with 2.5 to 7 years of prison or higher if there is a weapon involved.
• First–degree burglary: A conviction here could mean you are facing a class 2 felony with a prison sentence of 5 to 12.5 years.

The risks are high, no matter which of these areas you are up against. With the guidance of our legal team at Suzuki Law Offices, you will gain insight into how we can potentially plea this case out, get your charges reduced, or even prove your innocence. Set up a free consultation with our burglary defense lawyer in Thatcher now to learn more about your legal options.

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How We Defend Against Burglary Charges

Our objective is to help you navigate your rights in these complicated cases and to do that, we absolutely must have a strong understanding of every detail of your case.

That is why our first step is to investigate the claims against you, verify the legitimacy of all evidence, and look for holes that can provide clarity.

With this information, we can then develop a strong legal defense case for you, which may include:

• Alibi: Establishing a clear and proven alibi could be the best possible route for you if you know you were not where they claim you were. Demonstrating you were in a different area, such as through a time-stamped document or an eyewitness account, can help you.
• Showing permission: In some situations, we can show that the alleged unauthorized access was, in fact, allowed by the owner.
• Duress: In some cases, we may be able to prove that you were under extreme duress at the time and, therefore, could not reasonably avoid committing the act.
• Coercion: Showing you were coerced into this action can be another strategy for developing your case.
• Lack of intent: In some situations, we can prove that, while you were there, you were not engaging in any illegal act and had no intent on stealing anything.

Let us get to work on your case to determine what specific factors relate to your situation. Our legal team knows how to build a strong case because we used to be on the other side of the courtroom.

Set up a consultation to find out what this means to you and learn more about our firm.

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Whether you are charged with or accused of burglary, the sooner you act to protect your rights, the better. Hire a Thatcher burglary defense lawyer now and get to work proving your innocence. Contact Suzuki Law Offices today for the guidance you need.

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