Inland Empire Burglary Attorney

Defense Lawyer in Riverside and San Bernardino County, California

Burglary is a serious theft crime which may be charged as a felony and thus result in a strike on your criminal record if you are convicted. At the Law Offices of Richard Sudar, we provide aggressive criminal defense to clients throughout the Inland Empire who have been accused of, arrested for or charged with burglary.

By contacting Inland Empire criminal defense attorney Richard Sudar as soon as possible, you have the opportunity to discuss your charges with a skilled attorney before it is too late. Richard Sudar is a defense attorney who has experience as a former Deputy District Attorney, where he successfully prosecuted hundreds of criminal cases. This experience gives attorney Richard Sudar an advantage when he represents a client facing burglary charges, as he knows what weaknesses to look for in the prosecution's case and can expose these to judge and jury, resulting in a positive case conclusion.

Riverside, San Bernardino and Ontario Burglary Charges & Penalties

Also referred to as breaking and entering, burglary is the criminal offense of illegally entering property with the intent to commit a crime. It does not matter whether the crime is successfully carried out, so long as the defendant illegally entered and had the intention of committing a crime.

First degree burglary is also known as residential burglary because it involves breaking and entering of a home, apartment, boat, trailer or inhabited part of a building. This is a felony offense and the penalties may include 2, 4 or 6 years in state prison.

All other burglaries, such as those involving cars and businesses, are classified as second degree burglary and may be charged as a misdemeanor or a felony offense, depending upon the circumstances. A misdemeanor second degree burglary conviction carries a maximum penalty of up to 1 year in county jail, and a felony second degree burglary conviction carries a maximum penalty of up to 3 years in state prison.

Inland Empire Burglary Defense Lawyer

If you are currently facing burglary or breaking and entering accusations or charges, take a moment to consult Inland Empire burglary lawyer Richard Sudar. He can review your case and utilize his experience as a defense lawyer to determine what the best approach will be, giving you the opportunity to reach the best outcome possible for your particular case.

Contact Inland Empire burglary defense attorney Richard Sudar today!

Inland Empire defense attorney Richard Sudar provides aggressive criminal defense for clients throughout the Inland Empire, including the Riverside County cities of: Blythe, Hemet, Indian Wells, Indio, Murrieta, Palm Desert, Palm Springs and Temecula, the San Bernardino County cities of: Barstow, Big Bear Lake, Chino, Chino Hills, Montclair, Ontario, San Bernardino, Upland and Victorville, and the Los Angeles Counties of Claremont, Diamond Bar, La Verne, Pomona and San Dimas.