Burglary Attorney Serving El Paso, Midland & Odessa

Being charged with burglary can be a scary situation to be in. When dealing with these charges, it is important to contact an experienced criminal defense attorney to be by your side and be your advocate when talking to the police and prosecution team.

If you or a loved one have been charged with a burglary charge, it is important that you consult with a criminal defense attorney. When working with our law firm, you will have an experienced legal team who has extensive litigation experience and has worked on thousands of cases. We offer scheduled consultations to help you determine what your next steps need to be.

According to Texas Penal Code § 30.02, there are many different types of burglary that someone in the state of Texas can be charged with. Some of the reasons that a person can be charged with burglary are: 

• Enter a habitation, home, or a building without the consent of the owner that is not open to the public at the time of the offense with the intent to commit a felony, theft, or assault in the building.
• Remain hidden or concealed in a building, home, or habitation without the consent of the owner with the intent to commit a felony, theft, or assault in the building.
• Enter a habitation, home, or building without the consent of the owner and commit or attempt to commit a felony, theft, or assault in the building.
• Under Texas Penal Code § 30.03, an individual can be charged with burglary of coin-operated or coin collection machines if they break into or enter any coin-operated machine, coin collection machine or other coin-operated or coin collection equipment without the consent of the owner and with the intent to take property or items of value.

An individual can be charged with burglary of vehicles under Texas Penal Code § 30.04 if, without the consent of the owner, they break into or enter any vehicle, including railroad cars, motor vehicles, and cars, with the intent to commit a felony or theft.

The penalties for a burglary charge in Texas will vary depending on the specific details of your case along with if the charge you are facing is a misdemeanor or a felony. If you have been charged with a burglary charge, it is recommended that you consult with a criminal defense attorney for a case evaluation. Some of the penalties for burglary charges in Texas are:

• Burglary State Jail Felony - If the offense was committed in any other building besides a home - 180 days to 2 years in jail and/or a fine up to $10,000.
• Second Degree Felony  - If the offense was committed in a home or habitation - 2 to 20 years in prison and/or a fine up to $10,000.
• First Degree Felony  - If the offense was committed in a home or habitation and the alleged offender entered the home or habitation with the intent to commit, committed or attempted to commit any other felony besides felony theft - 5 to 99 years in prison and/or a fine up to $10,000.
• Class A Misdemeanor  - Burglary of coin-operated or coin collection machines - Up to 1 year in jail and/or a fine up to $4,000.
• Burglary State Jail Felony (Vehicle)  - Burglary of a vehicle if the alleged offender has previously been convicted of two or more vehicle burglary offenses or the vehicle broken into was a railroad car - 180 days to 2 years in jail and/or a fine up to $10,000.‍
• Burglary State Jail Felony (Vehicle) - Burglary of a vehicle can result in a class A misdemeanor conviction, which is punishable by a jail sentence up to one year and/or a fine up to $4,000. If the alleged offender has previously been convicted of another burglary of a vehicle offense, they can be sentenced to a minimum mandatory term of 6 months in jail.

At the Law Office of Romero & Warrick, our team is dedicated to helping and representing you or your loved one. You will have an experienced legal team who has extensive litigation experience and has worked on thousands of cases. 

‍Our firm primarily serves the areas of El Paso, Midland, Odessa and other areas around Texas. If you are in need of an experienced criminal defense attorney in Texas, please contact us today to schedule your case evaluation.

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