Burglary and robbery are both serious crimes in California that involve theft. However, both have several key legal differences, including the elements required to prove each offense, the intent of the perpetrator, and the types of penalties imposed upon conviction of the crimes. If you are facing burglary or robbery charges in California, contact a…
In California, burglary can be charged as either first-degree or second-degree crime, depending on the circumstances of the offense. A conviction for either can have serious and lasting consequences, including the loss of your freedom, limiting your rights, and creating barriers to employment, housing, and other opportunities. If you or a loved one has been…
If you have been charged with burglary in Temecula, Murrieta, Menifee, Lake Elsinore, Winchester or Wildomar, then you must understand how California’s Three Strike’s Law affects burglary convictions. The Three Strikes Law stipulates that once a criminal defendant is convicted of three serious or violent felonies, they will face a mandatory sentence of 25 years…
If you’ve been charged with burglary in Temecula, Murrieta, Menifee, Lake Elsinore, Winchester or Wildomar, it is crucial to understand the implications of this offense. A burglary conviction on your record will affect your freedom, liberty, and limit future opportunities. As such, it is in your best interest to consult with an experienced Riverside County…
Burglary is a felony in the state of California. If you have been accused of burglary in Riverside County, it’s vital to understand the law and the available defenses that can be used to maintain your innocence. As a burglary conviction could even land you in prison, it is in your best interest to contact…
If you’re looking for a criminal lawyer in Riverside County, California, it’s important to know what types of crimes they can defend you against. Riverside County is one of the largest counties in California with a population of over 2 million people, and it includes cities such as Temecula, Murrieta, Menifee, Winchester and Lake Elsinore….
If you’ve been charged with burglary in violation of Penal Code 459, you may be feeling overwhelmed and confused. You may have questions like, what is burglary? What are the potential penalties? What are the defenses to burglary? At the criminal defense Law Office of Nic Cocis in Murrieta, California, we are here to answer…
When police investigate a suspected burglary, they carefully comb the scene for evidence that a suspect might have left behind. In extreme cases, suspects might leave themselves behind (as with this recent alleged break-in involving a suspect who fell asleep on the victim’s couch). But more often, the evidence is subtle. It can also remain…
Police are trying to find out if a Los Angeles man accused of a recent Murrieta attempted burglary may have committed similar crimes. According to a recent report in The Press Enterprise, the man is accused of kicking in the door of a home on the afternoon of February 18. The homeowner took a photo…
Robbery shows up frequently in the news, under a variety of circumstances. One example is a recent robbery spree involving a fast food venue and a convenience store in Southern California, with a suspect still at large. Another involves the recent arrest of a former dentist suspected of robbing several banks. However, although robbery crops…
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