Burglary

Although most people tend to associate the crime of burglary with a thief sneaking into a person's home in the middle of the night, this crime actually encompasses a broader range of activities. However, if you are convicted of this crime, you can be facing severe punishments, prison time, and significant fines that will forever change your life. If you have been charged with burglary, you need to reach out to the Law Offices of Pat Brown. With our years of experience in handling these types of cases, we know how to fight to make sure you are given a fair trial. 

How Is Burglary Defined in Connecticut?

In Connecticut, burglary crimes often involve a person entering another person's dwelling with the intent to commit a crime. Generally, a "dwelling" is defined as a building occupied by someone lodging there at night, while the term "building" can include trailers, sleeping cars, railroad cars, watercraft, and aircraft.

Classifying Burglary Charges

Burglary is typically punishable in the state under five different statutes. Depending on the conduct involved in the burglary, the crime can constitute a Class B, Class C, or Class D felony.  For instance, a Class B burglary is a felony that carries with it a five-year minimum mandatory sentence. In comparison, if the burglary is a Class D felony, it will bring with it a one-year mandatory minimum sentence. 

The Law Offices of Pat Brown Can Help

Attorney Pat Brown founded the Law Offices of Pat Brown with the goal of providing criminal legal representation to all those who need it in Connecticut. Today, with years of experience as a former prosecutor, military attorney, and federal public defender, he and his team are ready and able to take on even the most challenging criminal cases.

Following a Burglary Charge, Get the Legal Assistance You Require

If you are charged with the crime of burglary, you can be facing significant fines and penalties. That is why to ensure you get the best possible defense, you need to contact the Law Offices of Pat Brown as soon as possible and get the legal help you need.