PENNSYLVANIA BURGLARY LAWYER

Burglary is a serious felony in Pennsylvania; the crime occurs when a person enters a building with the intent of committing a crime therein. PA burglary conviction includes expensive fines, jail time, and restitution. A burglary conviction may also prevent you from gaining employment or keeping your job.

PENNSYLVANIA'S BURGLARY STATUTE

18 Pa. C.S. § 3502 states:

  1. Offense defined. A person is guilty of burglary if he enters a building or occupied structure, or separately secured or occupied portion thereof, with intent to commit a crime therein, unless the premises are at the time open to the public or the actor is licensed or privileged to enter.
  2. Defense. Defense. It is a defense to prosecution for burglary that the building or structure was abandoned.
  3. Grading.
    1. Except as provided in paragraph (2), burglary is a felony of the first degree.
    2. If the building, structure or portion entered is not adapted for overnight accommodation and if no individual is present at the time of entry, burglary is a felony of the second degree.
  4. Multiple convictions. A person may not be convicted both for burglary and for the offense which it was his intent to commit after the burglarious entry or for an attempt to commit that offense, unless the additional offense constitutes a felony of the first or second degree.

IF ARRESTED WITH BURGLARY YOU NEED A CRIMINAL DEFENSE LAWYER

If you or someone you know has been charged with burglary it is extremely important to immediately hire an experienced Pennsylvania criminal defense attorney that has personally handled burglary cases. It is important to hire a criminal lawyer as soon as possible so that the lawyer can help you preserve your legal rights, the evidence to support your defense, as well as your liberty. Therefore, when choosing a lawyer you should look for an attorney whose primary practice is Criminal Defense because criminal law is complex and your rights are at risk.

HIRE PENNSYLVANIA BURGLARY LAYWER DAVID LAMPMAN

You should look for an attorney, like myself, who is aggressive, honest and caring, and who has extensive experience defending burglary cases and with the local criminal justice system. As a criminal defense lawyer I have handled many burglary cases. In fact I have defended cases ranging from minor traffic violations and first time Drug and DUI charges to first-degree murder cases. I am in the local criminal courts on a daily basis and maintain a positive relationship with the District Attorney's Office, the local police, and I have appeared in court before the local county judges on countless occasions. Moreover, I enjoy representing the wrongfully accused because I am passionate about fighting for people's constitutional rights. Most importantly, I have had serious criminal cases dismissed and won at jury trial.

I am eager to help you and confident that I will help you resolve these charges in a manner that is favorable to you and will help you move forward with your life. If you decide to hire me I will carefully listen to your side of the story, personally answer your calls, return calls promptly, and will personally handle all aspects of your burglary case with careful attention to every detail.

Please contact me at 570-371-3737 if you have any questions. I would like to discuss your burglary case with you and meet you in person. I offer a free consultation and can visit you upon your request. My fees for burglary cases are very reasonable and payment plans (including credit card payment) can be arranged.