BURGLARY DEFENSE LAWYER IN FORT BEND COUNTY

Defending Against Burglary Charges in Texas

If you are facing burglary charges, it is vital that you connect with a highly qualified Fort Bend County burglary attorney immediately. A burglary charge is a very serious legal issue, and a conviction could pose a real threat to your freedom. Call Rosen & Kovach, PLLC and allow us to review your legal situation. With a former prosecutor on the team we know what weaknesses to look for in the prosecutor's case. A full review of the evidence in your case will allow us to identify a strategy to employ in defending you as your criminal attorney.

Understanding Burglary Charges and Penalties in Texas

Burglary is the charged filed if a person is accused of entering a habitation, a building, or any part of a building not open to the public without the owner's consent and with the intent to commit a felony, a theft, or assault. You can also be charged with burglary if it is alleged that you remaining concealed in a building or habitation without permission and with the same intent, or by entering a building or habitation and committing or attempting to commit a felony, theft, or an assault.

If you are convicted of burglary, you could face varying levels of penalties, depending on the type of burglary charges. Generally, burglary will be classified as a state jail felony, which is punishable by up to 2 years in state prison, and fines up to $10,000. If the burglary is committed upon a habitation, or a home, it can be classified as a second degree felony, which carries a penalty up to 20 years in prison.