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Home Invasion
When a person enters any structure listed in Penal Code §459 with the intent to commit grand or petit larceny or any felony. Essentially it is when entry to any structure is made with the specific intent to commit some crime. It is immaterial whether the intent with which the entry is made is thereafter carried out..
Consequences may include:
- Imprisonment
- Probation or Parole
- Restitution to the victim
- Significant Fines
- Other
Defenses may include:
- Defense of others
- Factual innocence
- Insufficient evidence
- Other
What you can do if you are accused:
- Document your good character/reputation
- Remain silent
- Create a diary of all significant events and witnesses
- Retain a competent attorney
When appropriate, what we can do to help you:
- Evaluate & recommend alternatives to imprisonment
- Motion the court to reduce bail requirements
- Obtain private investigator to interrogate witnesses and obtain favorable evidence
- Negotiate with district attorney to settle and/or dismiss case
- Negotiate a resolution of the matter with police
- Aggressively defend your case while keeping you and your loved ones informed
- Commence early/timely case preparation and research
- Motion the court to suppress evidence
- Motion the court to dismiss the case
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DISCLAIMER: This website and the statements contained herein
are not legal advice! The statements are not intended to be correct
statements of law in your jurisdiction. These statements are intended
to give you a very general understanding of what is involved in this
type of crime. Please consult an attorney to find out what law
applies in your jurisdiction.
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