Burglary Lawyer Charleston

If you have been charged with burglary in Charleston, call Charleston burglary lawyer John W. Molony now and schedule a free consultation to protect your rights and your record. Mr. Molony will review the charges against you and discuss any issues relating to the arrest and search and seizure. In South Carolina burglary charges vary by degree. Penalties for burglary convictions in South Carolina vary widely depending on the degree of burglary charged and the circumstances of the case.

Burglary First Degree

Burglary first degree is a serious felony in South Carolina, punishable by fifteen years to life in prison. A person commits burglary first degree by entering a dwelling without consent with the intent to commit a crime in that dwelling when one of the following aggravating circumstances is present:

• Armed with a deadly weapon
• Causes injury to a person who is not a participant in the crime
• Uses or threatens to use a dangerous weapon
• Displays a weapon during the burglary
• The burglary is committed by person with two or more convictions for burglary.
• The burglary occurs at night

Burglary Second Degree, Violent

Burglary second degree, violent, is a serious felony in South Carolina, punishable by up to fifteen years in prison. A person commits burglary second degree, violent, by entering a building without consent with the intent to commit a crime in that building when one of the following aggravating circumstances is present:

• Armed with a deadly weapon
• Causes injury to a person who is not a participant in the crime
• Uses or threatens to use a dangerous weapon
• Participant in the crime displays a weapon
• The burglary is committed by person with two or more convictions for burglary.
• The burglary occurs at night

Burglary Second Degree, Non-Violent

Burglary second degree, non-violent, is a felony in South Carolina, punishable by up to ten years in prison. A person commits burglary second degree, non-violent, by entering a dwelling without consent with the intent to commit a crime in that dwelling when no other aggravating circumstances are present during the burglary.

Burglary Third Degree

Burglary third degree is a felony in South Carolina, punishable by up to five years in prison. A person commits burglary third degree, by entering a building without consent with the intent to commit a crime in that building when no other aggravating circumstances are present during the burglary.

Call A Charleston Burglary Lawyer

Call Charleston burglary lawyer John W. Molony now and discuss your charges and your legal options free of charge! Criminal defense attorney John W. Molony will fight for you, listen to you and always answer your phone calls John W. Molony Law Firm, LLC is conveniently located in James Island and defends Charleston clients charged with burglary.