OCEAN COUNTY CRIMINAL ATTORNEYS: BURGLARY
The Law Offices of John F. Marshall have earned a great reputation as one of New Jersey’s toughest criminal defense firms. We have defended clients against a variety of criminal charges in New Jersey and have had much success in defending burglary charges in Ocean County. A burglary charge carries very serious penalties, and depending on the circumstances, it could result in a second-degree conviction. For these reasons, it is important to obtain an experienced attorney who is familiar with theft offenses and can work to prepare an aggressive defense. We have almost 60 years of combined legal experience, including experience as former prosecutors. Thomas Campo, a member of our legal team, was a former prosecutor in a majority of the towns in Ocean County, including Brick Town, Barnegat, Point Pleasant Beach, Ship Bottom, Toms River, and Ship Bottom; hence, our attorneys can offer the extensive legal experience to defend you against a burglary charge.
Burglary in Ocean County
If you are facing a burglary charge in Ocean County, you are facing heavy penalties upon conviction. An individual can be charged with burglary under N.J.S.A. 2C:18-2, if he or she enters a research facility, structure, or separately secured portion of either, which is not open to the public and the actor has no license or privilege to enter. Moreover, it is a crime for the individual to “surreptitiously remain” in the research facility or structure, with the knowledge that he or she is not privileged or license to enter. Under N.J.S.A. 2C:18-2, if an individual (1) purposely, knowingly, or recklessly inflicts, attempts to inflict, or threatens to inflict bodily injury on another person, or (2) Is armed with or displays what appears to be a deadly weapon or explosives, he or she is guilty of a second degree crime and faces up to 10 years in prison. According to the statute, burglary is typically a third degree crime in any other circumstance, carrying a potential sentence of 5 years jail time.
If you or someone you know is facing a burglary charge in Ocean County, you should speak with a qualified criminal defense attorney immediately. The Law Offices of John F. Marshall have the experience and understanding to provide you with the best possible defense. We have successfully resolved burglary cases in Ocean County and will represent you with professionalism and efficiency. Our attorneys are former prosecutors who know both sides of the legal spectrum and possess superior knowledge to defend you in Ocean County. Contact our office for FREE at 1-877-450-8301 and you can speak with a knowledgeable defense attorney to discuss your case.
