Raleigh, NC Burglary Lawyer

In Wake County, burglary charges come in two "degrees" (first and second). The Law Offices of Brad Sahl, P.C. in Raleigh stand ready to provide highly skilled criminal defense representation to individuals who have been arrested for (or are under suspicion of) committing either degree of burglary or another theft-related crime such as robbery.

Brad Sahl Will Fight for Your Rights

Brad Sahl is a criminal defense attorney with more than a decade of experience in burglary law and related matters, and he has the knowledge and skills to protect the constitutionally guaranteed rights of each person charged with a first or second-degree burglary. His firm conducts its own very in-depth investigation of the alleged burglary case, and he offers his counsel, negotiation skills and aggressive representation to those charged with burglary in North Carolina, at every stage of the criminal justice process:

• suspicion
• investigation
• arrest
• charge(s)
• arraignment
• bail
• plea discussion
• preliminary hearing
• motions
• trial
• appeal
• expungement

The North Carolina Burglary Statute

The North Carolina statute regarding burglary, or breaking and entering, is under "Burglary and Other Housebreakings," where the general parameters of first and second-degree burglary are described, in effect, as:

1st-degree burglary: A person is in the building (of any kind that is being used for sleeping) when the burglary is committed. A Class D felony.

2nd-degree burglary: No one was in the building when the burglary when it was committed. A Class G felony.

Factors That Affect a North Carolina Burglary Case

Other factors can also affect the burglary charge and the relevant North Carolina statute and punishment to be used, such as whether:

• The place that was burglarized is a place of religious worship
• It's a motor vehicle/boat/aircraft/trailer/railroad car
• An explosives or weapon was used in the commission of the burglary
• Whether the accused is a "habitual offender"

Schedule a Consultation about Burglary Charges

If a burglary charge has befallen you or your family member, it's in your best interest to have a knowledgeable and experienced criminal defense attorney working on your behalf. Contact the experienced Wake County burglary attorneys at The Law Office of Brad Sahl today to arrange a private, no-commitment consultation with Mr. Sahl. He will thoroughly evaluate your case and fight to protect your legal rights.

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Law Offices of Brad Sahl, P. C.
434 Fayetteville Street
Two Hannover Square,
Suite 2040
Raleigh, NC 27601
Tel: (888) 839-4961
Fax: (919) 828-3613