Charged with Burglary in Boise?
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Accusations of burglary are serious and require a vigorous, comprehensive defense. Burglary can encompass a variety of scenarios that may have been misinterpreted or misrepresented. If you've been charged with burglary, you deserve to have someone who will fight to save your freedom and future prospects in your corner. Our firm's focused and determined criminal defense lawyers do not hesitate to take all necessary legal action in order to protect our clients' rights.
Since focusing our Boise, Idaho law practice almost exclusively on criminal law, we have achieved numerous case successes. In fact, Attorney Gerald Bublitz has an outstanding not-guilty ratio. This stellar track record shows that our law firm has a strong commitment to justice and keeping the zealous Idaho police in check. Whenever necessary for the protection and best interests of our clients, we are ready and willing to take a case all the way through to a jury trial. We represent people accused of both burglary and robbery in state courts.
What are The Elements of a Burglary Charge?
Burglary is often confused with robbery, but it is important to know that it is its own, distinct crime with separate penalties. There are four elements to a burglary charge, each of which must be present for an individual to be found guilty. The four elements include:
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Breaking and entering – an individual partially or completely enters a building through fraud, force, or otherwise unauthorized means
- Unauthorized – entry was made without the property owner's or resident's consent
- Building and structure – entry was made into a building or structure, such as a home, shop, garage, or shed; simply entering a fenced yard may not constitute as burglary
- Intent – the individual must have intended to commit a crime—most commonly theft, but this can also include arson, assault, etc.
What is The Maximum Sentence for Burglary in Idaho?
In Idaho, a burglary can be punished by a sentence between 1-10 years of imprisonment. If the burglary was conducted using explosives, the sentence will be increased to imprisonment of 10-25 years. The exact sentence will be determined by the judge and will take into consideration the degree of severity of the crime and the involvement of weapons or harm caused.
At Bublitz Law, P.C., we can analyze each element of your case to build an aggressive defense and prove that one or all elements of burglary were not present. You can trust that our defensive strategy will be meticulously crafted and personalized to the unique circumstances of your charge.
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If you have been accused of burglary or robbery, our defense attorneys in Boise are prepared to thoroughly investigate your case, negotiate on your behalf and take your case to jury trial if necessary. You can turn to us for aggressive and resourceful criminal defense. We are concerned about results above everything else, and we won't stop fighting until we get the results that you deserve and justice demands.
The police have heard the other side of your criminal defense case; now, you deserve to have your side of the story heard. To discuss your legal issue and defense options, call our Boise law firm at any time.
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