Houston Burglary Defense Lawyer

Defending Against Houston Charges of Burglary

In Texas, burglary is defined as "a person who commits an offense by entering a habitation or building not open to the public, with the intent to commit a felony, theft or assault; or remaining concealed within a building or habitation with the intent to commit such offenses." Burglary can be tied into other crimes as well, including arson, kidnapping and others.

Being charged with burglary is extremely serious. Depending on the circumstances, you can be charged with a felony that can land you in jail for years and result in fines of thousands of dollars. The lasting effects can be even worse; you may find getting a job very difficult and be alienated from both professional and personal contacts, as well as family members.

Have you been charged with burglary? My firm could help!

Burglary covers multiple offenses dealing with breaking and entering into a structure for the purpose of stealing items from it. Even if nothing is actually removed from the structure, it still constitutes a burglary if an illegal entry was made. Physically breaking into the structure isn't required for one to be charged with burglary; gaining entry via fraud or a confidence scheme also qualifies. Virtually any physical structure falls under burglary, including cars, boats, homes, offices, sheds, storage units and barns.

If you have been charged with burglary, contacting an experienced Houston criminal defense attorney at the Law Office of Ned Barnett to discuss your case is a crucial and vastly important aspect of defending your future. I have spent over 20 years defending people against virtually every type of burglary charge and am extremely knowledgeable about the legal process involving it. I'm passionate about defending my clients and will fight day and night to clear you of the charges being brought against you.

Contact a Houston burglary defense lawyer to discuss the charges being brought against you and inform you of the options available to defend yourself against them.