Burglary - Fort Worth Burglary Lawyer
Criminal Attorney serving Fort Worth and surrounding cities
Are you or someone you know facing a burglary charge in Fort Worth, Arlington or a surrounding city?
If so, you need an experienced Fort Worth Criminal Lawyer who can effectively defend you. If you have been charged with burglary in the Fort Worth area, it is likely that you are facing felony charges that, if convicted, could result in life changing circumstances. Your freedom is at risk! It is critical that you hire an attorney in Fort Worth that specializes in criminal defense.
Texas Penal Code §30.02 states that a person commits the felony offense of Burglary if the person without the effective consent of the owner:
1) Enters a habitation, or a building (or any portion of a building) not then open to the public, with intent to commit a felony, theft, or an assault; or
2) Remains concealed, with intent to commit a felony, theft, or an assault, in a building or habitation; or
3) Enters a building or habitation and commits or attempts to commit a felony, theft, or an assault.
There are three common types of burglary in Texas: Burglary of a Motor Vehicle, Burglary of a Building, and Burglary of a Habitation. The punishment ranges from up to a year in county jail to up to 20 years in prison depending on the type of burglary.
Fort Worth Criminal Lawyer
If you have been arrested and charged with Burglary in Fort Worth, Arlington or in Tarrant and surrounding counties, you need a skilled Fort Worth criminal lawyer. A burglary conviction could carry with it the possibility of jail time. At Fulgham Law Firm P.C. our goal is to prevent jail time and to help you clear your record.
At Fulgham Law Firm P.C. you will find a Fort Worth criminal law practice focused on passionately defending the accused. Contact our Fort Worth office now at 817-877-3030 for a free and confidential consultation with an experienced Fort Worth criminal attorney.