Legal Question in Criminal Law in Wisconsin

Your chances of escaping jail if convicted of burglary in WI are not so good, particularly if you have a prior record. Although some first offenders for burglary might get away with a year in the county jail and probation (with a prison sentence running behind it if they get revoked), repeat and multiple burglars usually go to prison in WI, particularly for residential burglaries (as opposed to burglaries from warehouses, storage facilities, etc.). The maximum is ten years for a simple burglary without aggravating factors such as firearms being among the items stolen, which can sometimes double the sentence (particularly in federal court). If you are facing burglary charges and value your freedom, you should therefore the most experienced criminal lawyer available, right away. My comments in this public web forum are intended only for public educational purposes and are not legal advice specifically tailored to you and your case. Instead, you should retain a lawyer in order to meet your legal needs, since I will be taking no action on your case. Disclosure of confidential information in a public web forum is not recommended and is always subject to being used against you in court. You are welcome to contact my Racine, WI office at 262-633-3090 or email me at [email protected] for further information. Web forum answers may contain attorney advertising materials.