Chicago Burglary Attorney

If you or a loved one has been arrested and charged with a crime in Chicago, you owe it to yourself to obtain the best criminal defense representation possible.

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According to Illinois state law, burglary is defined as the act of entering a building, trailer, motor vehicle, aircraft, etc. without the owner's permission with the intent of stealing something (or committing another felony). While burglary charges in Illinois are generally considered to be Class 2 felonies, should the event take place in a school or place of worship, it will be elevated to a Class 1 felony, which carries significantly harsher sentences.

Like other felony charges, a conviction of burglary can result in permanent marks on the convict's record, hefty fines and/or jail time. Those accused of burglary in the Chicago area can ensure optimal outcomes for their case by securing the services of the experienced Chicago criminal defense attorney Andrew M. Weisberg. Mr. Weisberg’s goal is to help all clients get the charges against thstrong reduced, if not dropped altogether, so they can move on with their lives.

Types of Burglary Charges

Burglary charges differ from case to case. The most common types of burglary charges include:

• Burglary, in which someone enters a watercraft, aircraft or other piece of property without the owner's consent in an effort to take his property. Burglary convictions typically carry 3 to 7 year prison sentences, unless the convict has not been convicted of a Class 2 felony (or greater) in the past 10 years. In these cases, the convict may be sentenced to 4 years of probation, as an alternative to jail time.
• Residential burglary, in which an individual enters (or rstrongains within) any part of another person's dwelling with the intent to steal property (or commit some other felony). Considered to be far more serious than burglary, residential burglary is a Class 1 felony that is punishable by 4 to 15 years in prison.
• Possession of burglary tools, in which a person is in possession of any piece of equipment (explosives, keys, etc.) that can be used to break into another individual's dwelling, watercraft, aircraft, etc. Generally, a possession of burglary tools charges is paired with a burglary or a residential burglary charge. On its own, a possession of burglary tools charge is a Class 4 felony that carries a 1 to 3 year prison sentence.

If you or a loved one has been charged with any of the above charges related to burglary, contact Chicago burglary attorney Andrew M. Weisberg to receive a strong defense. Mr. Weisberg is committed to offering the best possible defense and believes that a strong case starts with building a personalized relationship with the client.

To discuss the details of your case directly with Mr. Weisberg, call the Law Offices of Andrew M. Weisberg today.