Burglary

There are several different types of Burglarycharges that you could face in Texas. Generally speaking, burglary is distinguished from other theft crimes because of the element of entering into a building with the intent to steal another person’s property. We are experienced in handling burglary cases.

Texas Penal Code states that you have committed the offense of burglary if you, without the consent of the person:

• Enter a habitation or building not open to the public with the intent to commit a felony, theft or assault; or
• Remain concealed in a habitation or building with the intent to commit a felony, theft or assault.

You can be charged with burglary if any part of your body or any object that you are holding or is somehow attached to your body has entered the building. For example, you can still be charged with burglary if you are holding a flashlight and you have poked it into a door or window of a house or building that is not open to the public.

The level of charge you could face will depend on the type of building you allegedly entered and other factors.

If you have been charged with burglary, contact our office today.