San Bernardino Burglary Defense Attorneys

California Theft Lawyers

At the law offices of Milligan, Beswick, Levine & Knox LLP in San Bernardino, our lawyers have extensive experience handling a wide variety of criminal law issues, including burglary, theft and other property crimes. Our firm strives to see that clients' rights are protected throughout the course of seeking a resolution to the situation.

Since all of our attorneys are trained in criminal defense or criminal law, any member of our legal team at Milligan, Beswick, Levine & Knox LLP can aggressively represent your interests. It is important to us that you understand the impact that a conviction on a burglary or theft charge may have on your future and the potential punishments you are facing.

Burglary Defense Lawyers

California law defines burglary as the entering of a building, vehicle, vessel or cargo container with the intention of stealing or otherwise committing a felony. The basis for burglary charges is intent. That means that the prosecution just has to show that you intended to steal something, not that you actually stole. California recognizes two different types of burglary.

• Residential burglary: Residential burglaries are committed in someone's home. These are considered first-degree burglaries and always result in a felony charge.
• Commercial burglary and other burglaries: Most other burglary situations, including auto burglary, are second-degree burglaries and result in either misdemeanor or felony charges, dependent on the details of the crime.

California Theft Defense

Theft crimes are crimes where the actual taking of someone else's property has occurred. There are many different types of theft crimes with which an individual can be charged, ranging from misdemeanor charges to serious felonies. These can include:

• Petty theft
• Grand theft
• Identity theft
• Receiving stolen property
• Grand theft auto
• Grand theft firearm
• Embezzlement

Other Property Crimes

Our firm also handles cases involving other types of property crimes, including vandalism and destruction of property.

During a free initial consultation on your burglary or other criminal case, we can evaluate the issues and determine how best to pursue an end to the case. This may be through a plea bargain with prosecution to minimize the charges, a trial to aggressively argue for your innocence or seeking a dismissal of the charges based on evidence presented.

Contact Our California Theft Defense Lawyers Today

If you have questions about any aspect of a burglary or theft charge, talking to a lawyer is the best way to get the legal answers you need. To contact a burglary defense lawyer at the San Bernardino and Inland Empire robbery arrest law firm of Milligan, Beswick, Levine & Knox LLP, please call us at 909.708.4733 or 866.587.8139.

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