Los Angeles Burglary Lawyer

Burglary Attorney in LA

If you are facing burglary charges, at Hedding Law Firm we understand the stress you are under and we can help you and take some of the burden of your shoulders. 

Our Criminal Defense Attorneys are well experienced and have a combined 75 years of experience.  
Contact us and we will immediately get on your case.

To be found guilty of the crime of burglary the people must prove beyond a reasonable doubt that the defendant entered into a building with the intent to commit a theft within. The actual theft does not have to be committed so long as the intent was present at the time of the entry.

The intent to exist at time of entry is a very important element the People must prove beyond a reasonable doubt; if not proven, the defendant can not be found guilty of burglary. 

Residential burglary applies to "inhabited" structures, which is currently used for dwelling purposes, whether occupied or not.

A person can be charged with commercial burglary when they walk into a store with the specific intent to steal. Typically, commercial burglaries will be charged as misdemeanors when the value of the property taken is less than $400.00 (petty theft). if the value is over $400.00 the burglaries will be charged as felonies (grand theft).  

Burglary of a motor vehicle is a type of burglary that occurs when someone enters an automobile for the purpose of stealing property.

If you or someone you know has been charged with burglary, contact a skilled and experienced Los Angeles Criminal Lawyer to argue and fight your case for you.

At Hedding Law Firm we have the qualifications and skills to fight on your behalf. 
Contact our  Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorneys and set up a free face to face consultation.