Moncks Corner Burglary Lawyer

If you have been charged with burglary in Moncks Corner, call Moncks Corner 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 Moncks Corner 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.

Moncks Corner Burglary First Degree

Moncks Corner burglary first degree is a serious felony, 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

Moncks Corner Burglary Second Degree, Violent

Moncks Corner burglary second degree, violent, is a serious felony, 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

Moncks Corner Burglary Second Degree, Non-Violent

Moncks Corner burglary second degree, non-violent, is a felony, 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.

Moncks Corner Burglary Third Degree

Moncks Corner burglary third degree is a felony, 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 Moncks Corner Burglary Lawyer

Call Moncks Corner 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 defends clients charged with burglary in Moncks Corner, SC.