Strong Criminal Defense Representation in Orlando
Do you know someone who is being investigated for burglary? Do you know someone who has already been arrested for the crime of burglary? It could be a family member or it could even be you. In this situation, you need a criminal defense lawyer you can trust. Attorney Jeanette Bigney has a successful track record of defense against burglary accusations and she is ready to go to work for you.
What Is Burglary?
The term "burglary" is often used interchangeably with " robbery," but in fact, they are two separate crimes. The crime of burglary can be committed by either unlawfully (or without permission) entering a dwelling, structure or conveyance with the intent to commit a crime inside; or being allowed to enter a dwelling, structure or conveyance and remaining inside to commit a crime or staying and committing a crime after permission has be withdrawn.
Burglary is a property crime that overlaps with some other criminal act. For example, if a person enters a car and takes a phone, the person will likely be charged with both burglary and theft. I have handled all types of burglary cases, including what is commonly called, "carhopping." "Carhopping" usually consists of two or more people who target residential areas. This type of crime is usually initiated by the perpetrator going from car to car checking for unlocked doors. Once they find an unlocked door, they use it as an opportunity to take someone else's belongings. Carhopping is committed among a small group of people. Some people physically check for unlocked car doors and take items; others may take part by being the getaway driver or the lookout. Each car entered is considered its own separate count of burglary.
Residential Burglary
Did you know that entering a screened in porch or garage can be as serious as entering a person's house? This type of burglary is considered a residential burglary. A residential burglary, or burglary of a dwelling, is at minimum, a felony of the second degree. Orlando criminal defense lawyer Jeanette Bigney will review your case and offer you possible defenses. The government and police need to establish two things: 1) if there was some type of illegal entry and 2) that there was the intent to commit some sort of crime within the dwelling, structure or conveyance.
There are several defense strategies that can be used in burglary charges, including, but not limited to, consent to enter and intent to commit a crime. Regardless of your involvement, Jeanette Bigney has experience successfully defending people accused of burglary. Burglary is a very serious charge and is always a felony crime.
Defend Your Future
As a former prosecutor, Orlando criminal defense lawyer Jeanette Bigney has a great deal of experience in the state court and delinquency court systems. When defending adults and juveniles against burglary, and other criminal charges, Ms. Bigney examines the facts and circumstances of every case and formulates a sold defense strategy.
Did a crime actually occur? Was evidence gathered correctly? Was there intent to commit a crime? In criminal cases, Ms. Bigney uncovers answers to these questions and presents them intelligently to the judge and jury.
Serious Representation for the Best Possible Outcome
A conviction for burglary or any similar crime is very serious. Adults serve prison time and minors may serve alternative sentences, including juvenile commitment. Jeanette Dejuras Bigney fights the charges to help her clients get their lives back on track.
To schedule a free initial consultation, call 407-680-2114 or contact attorney Bigney online. She is available evenings and weekends by appointment. Credit cards are accepted.
