Tempe Burglary Defense Attorney

Charged with Burglary in Tempe?

Burglary is the charge that is filed when a person is found to have violated the Arizona statute which states that burglary is defined as:   "Entering or remaining unlawfully in or on a nonresidential structure or in a fenced commercial or residential yard with the intent to commit any theft or any felony therein." Or:  "2. Making entry into any part of a motor vehicle by means of a manipulation key or master key, with the intent to commit any theft or felony in the motor vehicle."  Third degree burglary is a Class 4 felony and if convicted you could face a punishment that includes years in state prison.   These charges come about through a large variety of circumstances, and if you are facing any such charge it is critical that you contact a Tempe burglary defense lawyer to assist you in fighting the charge.  At the Law Office of James Novak the firm provides superior quality criminal defense for serious crime charges.  Attorney James Novak is exceedingly experienced in defending serious criminal cases, and has a long history of successful criminal defense law.  As a former prosecutor, Mr. Novak has exceptional understanding on how the legal process works on the other side, and can work with this understanding to seek to bring about a better outcome in the case.

Burglary Defense Lawyer in Tempe

When the burglary offense includes entering a residence, the charges are increased to a Class 3 felony, and the penalties are even more severe.  When the use of a weapon is involved the crime is increased to a Class 2 felony, and is considered to be one of the most serious crimes, and results in harsh penalties including up to 10 years in state prison.  It is considered to be very dangerous to enter the courtroom on such a charge without a powerful criminal defense lawyer fighting for you.  In some cases the charged can be reduced, or probation could be negotiated, depending on the case and the prior criminal record of the accused.

In other burglary cases, it can be proven that the rights of the client were violated in search and seizure or in the arrest procedure itself, resulting in the evidence being disallowed in court.  When successful court challenges are made, there are many cases in which the result is that the charges are dismissed altogether.  This doesn't happen randomly - it is the result of the hard work and investigation of the facts surrounding the case by a skilled criminal defense lawyer.  At the Law Office of James Novak, you can be assured that every avenue will be pursued related to the possible options for defense of your case, and strong efforts will be made to fight for your freedom.