Prince George's County Burglary Lawyer

Arrested for Burglary in Prince George's County?

Burglary is a serious theft crime charge that can greatly impact your life for years to come. By simply crossing a secure threshold into somewhere you have no lawful right to be, you can be accused of burglary. A conviction can bring serious consequences with it, including incarceration and thousands of dollars in fines. Even if you have been charged, remember, you still have a right to an attorney and legal defense.

At Gracia & Mintz, our Prince George's County burglary attorneys can fight back against burglary charges and seek a dismissal of your charges. Our firm's priority has always been obtaining favorable results for our clients, no matter how complicated their cases may be. We put ourselves at our clients' disposal and can be reached 24/7 to resolve any of your questions or concerns.

When faced with a burglary charge, you need aggressive and competent defense in your corner. Contact us today at (301) 842-8584 to get exactly that with our Prince George's County burglary attorneys.

Maryland Burglary Penalties

Burglary is often referred to as breaking and entering even though technically no forced entry needs to have been made. Further, no theft needs to take place—only physically being on someone else's property without permission, with the intent to commit a crime.

The definitions and penalties of the various degrees of burglary include:

• Fourth-degree burglary Maryland: Unlawful entry of a dwelling with intent to commit theft, carrying 3 years in prison.
• Third degree: Entering with intent to commit any crime, carrying up to 10 years in prison.
• Second degree: Entering with intent to commit theft or violence, carrying up to 20 years in prison
• Burglary First Degree Maryland: Entering with the intent to commit theft or a violent crime, carrying 20 years in prison