The crime of burglary involves entering a building, home or other property owned by another individual without authorization to do so, with the intent of committing a felony or theft. It is necessary for the prosecution to prove that the individual entered the property with the intent of committing a felony or theft. Simply entering someone else’s property without authorization is another type of crime.
The crime of home invasion can occur when an individual (who is not a police officer) enters another person’s home knowing that one or more people are present, and either 1) is armed with a weapon, or 2) causes an injury to any person inside the house.
At Glasgow & Olsson, we aggressively defend individuals who have been charged with residential burglary or home invasion. To talk to a Chicago burglary lawyer about your legal options, contact us to schedule a free initial consultation.
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Our firm has significant experience defending clients charged with a range of serious crimes. To find out how we can help you, contact our law office in Schaumburg at 847.577.8700.
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