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Arrested for or charged with burglary in or the surrounding areas? If so, we urge you to secure the immediate representation of our criminal defense attorney. We stand at the ready to serve you. Burglary charges are extremely serious. It is vital to understand that you may be charged with burglary if any part of your body or any object that you are holding has entered the building. Dependent on the circumstances, you may be charged with a second-degree or first-degree felony. When you secure our legal services, you can rely on us to fight tooth and nail in the defense of your rights. The sooner you get in touch with our criminal defense firm, the sooner we can get started on your case.

Do not hesitate to contact us today. The moment you hire our firm, we will get to work on your case.

  • Meet Attorney Patrick J. Mclain

    Former Federal Prosecutor Fighting for Your Freedom

    Our firm's founder, Patrick McLain, is a retired Marine Corps military judge, who has been involved in the practice of criminal and military law since 1990. His first jury trials were tried in the deserts of Saudi Arabia during operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm. He ended his Government service as a federal prosecutor in Dallas, Texas, where he handled cases involving child exploitation, computer crimes, and general federal crimes.

    At the Law Office of Patrick J. McLain, PLLC, our attorney is dedicated to handling state criminal cases in Texas and federal crime cases in courts throughout the U.S. Additionally, Attorney McLain is proud to represent men and women of the armed forces, has a separate military law practice with offices across the country.

  • Meet Suzy Vanegas

    Associate Dallas Criminal Defense Attorney

    From a young age, Attorney Suzy Vanegas has had the desire to help others. As a zealous advocate committed to keeping innocent people free, her philosophy is to provide clients with excellent representation and to make sure all of their constitutional rights are preserved. As an immigrant from Nicaragua, she knows how it is to start from behind.

    Coming from a household that only spoke Spanish as the primary language, Suzy remembers the struggles she and her family had to endure on a daily basis. She was able to overcome these obstacles with perseverance and drive. Now, she uses that drive to fight for her clients and make sure they are warranted with a just result.

    Suzy obtained her J.D. from Western Michigan University Cooley Law School in 2010 and her B.S. in Psychology in 2009 from the University of Oklahoma. She was admitted to the State Bar of Texas in 2013.

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Common Penalties

Generally, burglary is distinguished from other theft offenses. Burglary involves entering into a building with the intent to steal property. You have committed a burglary offense if you have, without consent, entered a private habitation / building with the intent to commit a felony. In addition, you may be charged with burglary if you concealed yourself in the habitation / building in which you committed / intended to commit a felony offense.

  • Life Imprisonment
  • Monetary Fines
  • Criminal Record
  • Probation
  • Restitution
  • Loss of Certain Rights

Frequently Asked Questions

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  • Questions

  • What Is The Legal Definition Of Burglary?

    Answer

    Burglary is the act of breaking and entering into a structure with the intent of stealing property or committing another felony offense. You may be charged with a first-degree felony if the burglary offense occurred inside of someone’s’ home. If the offense occurred on commercial property, you will likely be charged with a second-degree felony.

  • What Is The Difference Between Burglary & Robbery?

    Answer

    Robbery is defined as the taking of property against an individuals will, by means of fear or force. Robbery offenses are also referred to as “muggings” or “stickups.” Unlike robbery offenses, a burglary offense does not require a confrontation between parties. In order to be convicted of burglary, the prosecutor is only required to prove that the defendant entered the structure with the intent of committing a felony.

  • What Is The Statute Of Limitations For Burglary?

    Answer

    The statute of limitations for police and prosecutors to file charges against you in court for a misdemeanor burglary offense is one year. The statute of limitations for a felony burglary offense is three years. However, dependent upon the specific circumstances of your case, there may be additional factors that can affect the statute of limitations. We advise you to speak with an attorney as soon as possible. We can inform you of your rights and legal options.

  • Possible Case Outcomes

    Charges Reduced

    There may be a chance that you can get your charges reduced to a misdemeanor, depending upon circumstances with what exactly happened.

  • Possible Case Outcomes

    Suppressed Evidence

    In some instances, it can be proven that some type of violation occurred during the process of investigation, which could lead to evidence being thrown out of court.

  • Possible Case Outcomes

    Charges Dismissed

    We work tirelessly to secure the best possible outcome, including getting your criminal charges completely dismissed, acquitted, or dropped.

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    is this?

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