Chicago Burglary Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer for Burglary Charges in Illinois

In Illinois, burglary is always charged as a felony offense. It doesn’t matter what property was taken, or if no property was taken at all. Rather, burglary is an offense that involves unlawfully trespassing or entering another’s property with the intention of committing a crime. Most often, burglary is associated with theft. However, unlawfully entering another person’s property for the purpose of committing any type of criminal offense may constitute burglary. Whether nor not the intended crime was committed is not the issue at hand in a case of this regard. The “breaking and entering” and the intentions of the offender will be considered in seeking a conviction.

Have you been accused of or arrested for burglary? If so, a Chicago criminal defense lawyer at Fagan, Fagan & Davis may be able to help you. Your initial consultation with a skilled legal professional at our firm is free of charge, and this will give you the much-needed opportunity to learn more about your charges and what is necessary for your criminal defense representation. Our attorneys have over 100 years of combined legal experience to put to work for you, and we work as a team to utilize our unique strengths.

Penalties for Burglary in Chicago, Illinois

The specific penalties for an Illinois burglary conviction will vary depending upon the structure that was unlawfully entered. The specific facts of the case (such as whether the defendant was in possession of a weapon or whether anyone was injured) will also affect sentencing. However, the general penalties that may be enforced are listed below:

• Burglary of a home or other occupied dwelling: 4 to 15 years in state prison
• Burglary of a business or building: 3 to 7 years imprisonment

Make sure you do what you can to avoid these serious criminal penalties. Contact a Chicago burglary defense attorney at Fagan, Fagan & Davis today.