How much time for burglary in the 3rd degree for a repeat felon?
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How much time for burglary in the 3rd degree for a repeat felon?
he was caught with stolen property. the officer said it can be changed to burglary if they find his finger prints in the home. since he has prier burglary charge, even if they don’t find his prints in the home can they still change it to burglary. he said he bought the property off a person. there was no witnesses
Asked on August 2, 2012 under Criminal Law, New York
Answers:
Kevin Bessant / Law Office of Kevin Bessant & Associates
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
First, you will need to retain an experienced criminal defense attorney to represent you on this charge. In most jurisdictions, not only are burglary charges taken very seriously, but you will be considered an habitual offender which means that the criminal penalties against you can increase. If there are no witnesses, then it becomes his name against the police, which could be in his favor.
Kevin Bessant / Law Office of Kevin Bessant & Associates
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
First, you will need to retain an experienced criminal defense attorney to represent you on this charge. In most jurisdictions, not only are burglary charges taken very seriously, but you will be considered an habitual offender which means that the criminal penalties against you can increase. If there are no witnesses, then it becomes his name against the police, which could be in his favor.
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