Accused of Burglary in Union County?
If you or a loved one was arrested on a burglary charge, you have a serious issue to deal with. These charges are always felony in nature, give rise to significant potential jail exposure, and are indictable cases heard at the Union County Superior Court in Elizabeth. A seasoned defense lawyer is an absolute must and this is precisely what can be delivered by the attorneys at the Law Offices of Jonathan F. Marshall. The range of defense experience of the three lawyers at the firm is 15 to 28 years, and two on the team are former County and municipal prosecutors. An attorney is available immediately to assist you at 1-877-450-8301. There is no reason for hesitation in contacting a lawyer at the firm as initial consultations are without charge.
The New Jersey Burglary Law is contained at N.J.S.A. 2C:18-2. The statute defines burglary as: (1) the unauthorized entry into a structure for the purpose of committing a criminal offense; or (2) remaining in a structure without an authorization or privilege to do so for the purpose of committing a crime. Burglary is always an indictable felony offense. For this reason, burglary charges are always heard at the Union County Superior Court, 2 Broad Street, Elizabeth, NJ 07201.
Burglary is typically a Third Degree crime punishable by up to 5 years in jail. A third degree burglary is enhanced to a Second Degree crime where the defendant threatens, attempts or actually causes bodily injury during the course of a burglary. A second degree burglary also arises under N.J.S.A. 2C:18-2 when a burglary is committed by someone who is armed or displays what appears to be a deadly weapon or explosives. A second degree felony involves a period of jail of between 5 and 10 years.
Do not hesitate to contact us if you require an attorney or have questions regarding a Union County burglary charge. An attorney is available now at 1-877-450-8301.
