Burglary Charges Defense Attorney

Burglary is a serious offense in Newton, Kansas, and the surrounding areas. If you have been formally charged with burglary or know someone who has, it's imperative that you contact an experienced criminal defense attorney.

Gillmore & Wilson, LLC has been helping clients throughout the Newton area for over 40 years. We are dedicated to providing the best possible representation for each client we represent. Our attorneys have decades of experience working in the criminal justice system and will work tirelessly to help you achieve the best results we can for your case.

At Gillmore & Wilson, LLC, we understand how stressful and confusing it can be when facing charges like burglary. You must contact an attorney as soon as possible so they can begin working on your case right away. You need someone who knows the legal system and will advocate on your behalf.

Burglary in the State of Kansas

In Kansas, burglary is a felony punishable by considerable jail time. If you have been accused of entering a building to steal, you need an experienced criminal defense lawyer to defend you aggressively.

Burglary in Kansas (KSA 21-3715) is knowingly entering a building or other structure with the intent to commit a felony, theft, or assault inside. Burglary is a felony offense with severity levels ranging from a severity level 7 nonperson felony to a severity level 5-person felony, based on the kind of building in which the crime was committed.

The default penalty is 12 months probation if no prior criminal history exists. Kansas sentencing stipulates that there will be a prison term if there is a previous burglary or felony conviction or if someone was inside the structure at the time of the alleged burglary.

Possible Burglary Defense Strategies

There are several possible defenses for a burglary charge, and each case is different. Some of the most common include:

●     The police did not have probable cause for arrest

●     There was no intent on the part of the defendant to commit a crime inside the structure

●     The defendant was falsely accused by a third party

●     Evidence against the accused is insufficient or flawed

●     The accused had the authorization to be on the premises

●     There was illegal search and seizure by police

●     The accused has a history of mental illness or cognitive disabilities, which may prevent them from understanding their actions were wrong

Contact Gillmore & Wilson, LLC Today

Our Kansas criminal defense attorneys are experienced in handling burglary cases, and we can build the best case for a positive outcome. Once you have been charged with burglary, panic can easily occur. The first thing to do is not act rashly. Instead, contact Gillmore & Wilson, LLC, as soon as possible at (316) 283-1550 for a consultation so we can help you understand your rights and get started on building your defense.

We target Newton, Sedgwick, Halstead, Peabody, and the surrounding Kansas communities.