Burglary Attorneys
Arizona Burglary Laws
Arizona Burglary Laws
A conviction for Burglary in Arizona can result in serious penalties including incarceration, restitution, fines and community service. There are several degrees of Burglary that Arizona law defines, and punishes at different levels of severity.
Three Types of Burglary
Burglary First Degree
*A.R.S. §13-1508*
Any of the offenses below where the offender knowingly possesses a deadly weapon, explosives, or a dangerous instrument during the act
Burglary Second Degree
*A.R.S. §13-1507*
Committed by remaining in or entering a residential structure with the intent of committing a crime inside
Burglary Third Degree
*A.R.S. §13-1506*
•Committed by remaining in or entering a nonresidential structure with the intent of committing a crime inside
•Using manipulation or a master key to gain entrance to any part of a motor vehicle
Hire a criminal defense specialist immediately if you’ve been arrested for a Burglary offense. Call the Attorneys for Freedom Law Firm today if you are facing criminal charges. The longer you wait to hire a lawyer, the less time can be dedicated to building your defense.
Burglary Defense Strategies
Proof of a trespass on to someone else’s property, by itself, is insufficient to prove Burglary. The State must also prove that the defendant had the intent to commit a crime once they entered the property. The fact that the State must prove the intent of the defendant often proves difficult, and can provide an avenue for a successful defense. Defense strategies we utilize when defending our clients in this area include:
•Showing a lack of intent to commit a trespass
•Showing a lack of intent to commit a crime subsequent to a trespass
•Casting doubt on the prosecution’s theory of events
•Challenging the State’s evidence
•Developing alternate defenses, such as alibi, impossibility and mistaken identity
•Plea bargain negotiations when necessary
Seek Representation
Seek representation from an experienced criminal defense lawyer in Phoenix to better your chances of success in your Burglary case. The Attorneys for Freedom Law Firm has handled numerous Burglary cases, and we can help you!
GET LEGAL REPRESENTATION FROM A BURGLARY DEFENSE ATTORNEY IN PHOENIX, CALL (480) 755-7110 TODAY!
Criminal defense specialist Marc J. Victor, Esq. and the Attorneys for Freedom Law Firm are experienced in successfully representing clients who have been charged with property crimes such as burglary, shoplifting and theft.
