The Criminal Defense Law Center of
West Michigan

Burglary Defense Attorney

Burglary Defense Attorneys
Grand Rapids, Michigan

Charges of theft and burglary are aggressively prosecuted crimes in Michigan. The severity of the punishment is tough according to Michigan law. A defendant is guilty of theft or burglary if he or she:

Hides in a building that is not open to the pubic and has the intent to commit a crime like theft or assault.
Is found in a building or on the premises when they were told that entrance was not allowed.
Goes into a building which is closed to the public with the intent to engage in assault or theft.

A defendant does not have to use force to enter into a building in order to be charged with burglary. The law does not demand that forced entry be proven in order to convict someone of burglary. If you walk into a garage that has an open door and take the car out for a drive, even if you return the car, you can be charged with burglary.

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Being Charged with Burglary, Theft or Receiving Stolen Property

If you are facing any of these serious criminal charges, you need to call Shawn today at The Criminal Defense Law Center of West Michigan at 616-438-6719. Shawn knows how to get you results in tough situations. You could be facing up to 20 years in prison! Don’t wait! Call Shawn today.

Until you call Shawn, remember that you should exercise your right to remain silent.

Do not talk to or give a statement to the police without first talking to a lawyer. The police are highly trained professionals They are gathering information to charge you with a crime. There are a lot of people who have talked themselves into a charge, even though they may be innocent. Call Shawn today if you are facing criminal charges. The call is always free.

RECEIVING AND CONCEALING STOLEN PROPERTY, THEFT OR BURGLARY

Buglary and Theft are crimes where the maximum incarceration period of varies from state to state. In the state of Michigan, a person commits burglary/or theft if they:

Remains hidden in a building which is not open to the public and the person has the intent to commit theft assault, or a felony.
A person was given notice that entrance was forbidden and then proceeded to get caught on the premises after getting this proper notice. I
Enters a building which is closed to the public with the intent to commit theft, felony or assault.

The entry requirement for a burglary does include the use of force. Trespassing through an open door is enough to constitute a burglary. A classic example of this would be walking into someone’s boathouse and then taking the boat out on the lake. This would be burglary, even if you returned the boat in perfect condition back to the boathouse.

Being Charged with Receiving Concealing Stolen Property, Theft or Burglary

If you are facing burglary criminal charges, you need to retain Attorney Shawn Haff right now! These charges are typically felonies under Michigan law and Grand Rapids, Judges and Prosecutors take these charges very seriously. A trespassing charge in Michigan is a misdemeanor. Prison time for Burglary ranges from two to twenty years.

If you are arrested for a Burglary or receiving stolen property, remember to do the following:

Remain silent. When you are arrested, it is in your best interest not to talk to police. Do not give them a statement, unless you have retained counsel by your side. The police are trained to get damning evidence against those they are investigating for a crime.
Retain the services of a Shawn James Haff as soon as possible. Shawn will tell you what on what questions you can answer and when it is in your best interest to keep your mouth shut!

If you have been charged with a theft, receiving and concealing stole property or a burglary offense or someone you know or love has been arrested for these receiving and concealing stolen property, theft or burglary call Shawn now at 616-438-6719. The call is free! Shawn is one of the best Grand Rapids, Michigan Burglary attorneys around!

"At our time of need, The Criminal Defense Law Center of West Michigan came through for us! I dealt with two attorneys there and have nothing but good things to say about them! My calls were all returned, my questions answered in great detail, and it is clear they have the respect of the local prosecutors' and judges in West Michigan. My loved one was facing a felony charge and it was dropped! No probation, no jail, no diversion program, no prison! Needless to say, we will use them again if we ever need their service, though hopefully we never need to! They weren't cheap, but their prices were not outrageous compared to other law firms."

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