Burglary Attorney
If you or someone you know is under investigation or has been arrested for burglary, your future and your freedom are at risk.
In Illinois, burglary is defined as when a person, who without authority knowingly
enters or without authority remains within a building, housetrailer, watercraft, aircraft,
motor vehicle as defined in the Illinois Vehicle Code, railroad car, or any part thereof,
with intent to commit therein a felony or theft.
Burglary is a Class 2 felony and carries a penalty of 3 to 7 years in prison but the
penalties can be enlarged if the burglary is committed in a school, day care center,
day care home, group day care home, or part day child care facility, or place of
worship. Burglary charges in Illinois are generally Class 2 felonies, but if the burglary
took place in a school or place of worship, it will be charged as a Class 1 felony,
punishable by 4 to 15 years in prison.
Possession of burglary tools charges are often paired with burglary charges or
residential burglary. Possession of burglary tools is a Class 4 felony that carries a 1
to 3 year prison sentence. Possession of burglary tools occurs when an individual
possesses a piece of equipment (explosives, keys, etc.) that could be used to break
into another’s dwelling, watercraft, aircraft, etc.
Criminal Defense lawyer Purav Bhatt is uniquely qualified to help you if you have been
accused of burglary. Using aggressive defense tactics and his experience as a former
prosecuting attorney, Purav Bhatt can provide the highest level representation for clients
who are facing criminal charges such as burglary, robbery or other serious theft crimes.
Attorney Purav Bhatt is experienced with defending a number of burglary charges,
including commercial burglary, burglary involving the use of a deadly weapon, residential
burglary (the breaking and entering into a residence) and home invasion burglaries.
Because of his experience and skills, Mr. Bhatt has exceptional knowledge of Illinois law
on this subject and is able to provide defense strategies that are applicable, innovative
and effective for his clients’ cases.
Burglary Defense Lawyer in Cook, Lake and Dupage counties.
Purav Bhatt is an experienced criminal defense lawyer. He understands that the
penalties for a burglary conviction are severe and fights to defend his clients’
constitutional rights and freedom throughout each case. Attorney Bhatt offers a free
consultation to see how he may best represent a prospective client, protect your rights
and defend your case.
