Legal Question in Criminal Law in California
Buglary
Iclosed a nieghbors door can i really be charged with burlary
7 Answers from Attorneys
Re: Buglary
Possibly. Don't talk to the police. If charged, get a lawyer.
Re: Buglary
You can always be charged. However, if this is all you did, a conviction for burglary is pretty unlikely. Burglary requires generally that you entered the structure with intent to commit some kind of crime within it.
If you are contacted by the police, don't issue a statement without a lawyer present. If this happens and you are serious about help, contact us.
Best of Luck.
www.NotGuiltyInCA.com
Re: Buglary
Can you? Sure.
Will that be enough to convict you? Depends on all the facts and evidence, and the allegations in the criminal complaint.
Hire an attorney if you're charged. If this is in SoCAL, feel free to contact me if serious about doing so.
Re: Buglary
Yes, you can be charged. Someone can be charged when they do not do anything and they are completely innocent. However, being convicted is a different story. If the police question you about this do not speak to them without having an attorney present. Simply tell them you would like an attorney and do not talk with them. I would suggest calling around to find an attorney. Good Luck
Re: Buglary
Yes, you can be charged. Someone can be charged when they do not do anything and they are completely innocent. However, being convicted is a different story. If the police question you about this do not speak to them without having an attorney present. Simply tell them you would like an attorney and do not talk with them. I would suggest calling around to find an attorney. Good Luck
Re: Buglary
To be liable for burglary, one must enter someone else's residence with intent to commit a crime inside. Technically, if you simply closed the door you are not guilty. That said, if you were seen handling the door this could be used as circumstantial evidence of a break-in against you and a zealous prosecutor could file charges.
If you are being investigated or charged with a crime your absolutely best option is to hire a private lawyer as soon as possible. Sometimes, especially in situations when people are truly innocent, an effective lawyer can prevent charges from being filed altogether. Once charges are filed, your costs and chances of success decrease significantly.
Feel free if you desire additional non-binding consultation.
Jacek W. Lentz, Esq.
310.273.1361
www.lentzlawfirm.com
Re: Buglary
To be liable for burglary, one must enter someone else's residence with intent to commit a crime inside. Technically, if you simply closed the door you are not guilty. That said, if you were seen handling the door this could be used as circumstantial evidence of a break-in against you and a zealous prosecutor could file charges.
If you are being investigated or charged with a crime your absolutely best option is to hire a private lawyer as soon as possible. Sometimes, especially in situations when people are truly innocent, an effective lawyer can prevent charges from being filed altogether. Once charges are filed, your costs and chances of success decrease significantly.
Feel free to contact my office if you desire additional non-binding consultation.
Jacek W. Lentz, Esq.
310.273.1361
www.lentzlawfirm.com
Related Questions & Answers
-
Murder charge - when can it be lowered? At what points can a murder charge be... Asked 2/05/09, 1:16 pm in United States California Criminal Law
-
11351, 11350 and 11352 HS How do these charges differ and is there a difference... Asked 2/05/09, 12:46 am in United States California Criminal Law
-
Missing/Incorrect court record In 1999, I went to court over a battery charge. In... Asked 2/05/09, 12:12 am in United States California Criminal Law
-
Do we have a case? The local police entered my mothers house with the excuse that... Asked 2/04/09, 11:39 pm in United States California Criminal Law