Los Angeles Burglary Defense Lawyer

Addressing Burglary Charges

Burglary refers to entering or remaining in a property without permission in order to commit a crime.  Often, the additional intended crime is theft, but this need not be the case in order to satisfy the definition of burglary.  Minors may be charged with burglary, for example, if they entered with the intent to commit vandalism or assault.  In certain circumstances, burglary can be charged as a felony, which makes it even more vital you have a Los Angeles juvenile crime attorney fighting for your child's rights.  The right attorney may be able to prevent charges from being filed altogether, or have them filed as misdemeanors only.  This protects your child from a harsher sentence and an automatic enhancement of penalties in any future cases.

Especially in the case of burglary, you should be sure your child does not speak to police about the alleged crime without an attorney present.  Due to the definition of burglary, obtaining a conviction requires that the prosecution prove intent.  Remaining silent can help to protect your child from unintentional self-incrimination, without which the prosecution may not have a case.

Juvenile Crime Charges

For legal counsel that is dedicated to your child's best interests, look no further than Mark Haushalter & Ryan Okabe.  We are passionate about defending minors accused of juvenile crimes in order to protect not only their immediate quality of life but also their future.  We have been listed as Super Lawyers in Los Angeles Magazine in 2005, 2006, 2007 and 2008.  Our intimate knowledge of the California juvenile court system gives us the ability to negotiate strategically in pursuit of dropped or reduced charges and, where relevant, minimal sentencing.

Contact a Los Angeles burglary defense lawyer for help defending your child against their charges and the potential consequences.