Criminal Practice

Keyser Law Firm practices exclusively criminal defense and immigration law.  Our dedication and commitment to client service continuously results in criminal charges being dismissed or reduced and immigrants finding a legal pathway to the United States.  

Burglary

 

Minneapolis Burglary Defense Attorneys, St. Paul Breaking & Entering Defense Lawyers

Minnesota Criminal Defense Law Firm (612) 281-8325

 

“Burglary” is the unlawful entry into a building or home for the purpose of committing an offense. Burglary is often referred to as “breaking and entering” and sometimes as “housebreaking.”  Burglary charges in Minnesota are extremely serious and can permanently affect your record, job and housing.  Contact our Minneapolis, St. Paul burglary defense lawyers to discuss your case.


Minnesota Burglary Penalties


If convicted of a burglary charge in Minnesota, a defendant can face 1 year in jail to 20 years in prison, depending on the severity level of the alleged offense. In Minnesota, there are four different burglary charges:

  • First-Degree Burglary (maximum of 20 years imprisonment and/or a $35,000 fine)
  • Second-Degree Burglary (maximum of 10 years imprisonment and/or a $20,000 fine)
  • Third-Degree Burglary (maximum of 5 years imprisonment and/or a $10,000 fine)
  • Fourth-Degree Burglary (maximum of 1 years in jail and/or a $3,000 fine)


Minneapolis, St. Paul, Minnesota Burglary Success


Our Minneapolis, St. Paul burglary lawyers understand that burglary charges often stem from a simple misunderstanding. Oftentimes the accused has permission to enter land or property. Sometimes the accused enters a home for an honest purpose and has no intent of committing a crime. Sometimes alleged victims have vengeful motives and accuse someone of burglarizing their home. Our Minnesota burglary defense law firm understands that you may have a good explanation for what happened.  Our Minneapolis, St. Paul burglary defense attorneys will help you explain your version of the facts.

Criminal Defense Attorney Christopher Keyser has handled burglary cases throughout Minnesota resulting in dismissed charges, reduced charges and resolutions avoiding incarceration.

Contact our Minneapolis, St. Paul Burglary Defense Lawyers directly
at (612) 281-8325 for a free case evaluation. 

 

 

Keyser Law Firm is a Minneapolis, St. Paul, Minnesota burglary and criminal defense law firm.  We handle Minnesota burglary cases throughout Minneapolis, St. Paul and Anoka, Hennepin, Ramsey, Dakota and Washington Counties.  The burglary information contained on this page is for informational purposes only.  If you face burglary charges in the Minneapolis, St. Paul metro area, contact our burglary defense law firm at (612) 281-8325.