If you have been accused of either Burglary of a Building or Burglary of a Habitation in Brazoria County you need an experienced Brazoria County Defense Attorney. Burglary of a Building is a State Jail Felony with a punishment range of between six months and two years in State Jail. Burglary of a Habitation is a Second Degree Felony with a range of punishment of two years to twenty years in the Texas Department of Corrections. The difference between the two is the type of building. It is burglary of a building if with the intent to commit a felony, theft or assault a person enters a building other than a habitation and burglary of a habitation if the building entered is a habitation.
If you or a loved one has been accused of either of these offenses in Brazoria County you need an attorney. In addition to the range of punishment you face the possibility of having a criminal history that will severely impact your future. Please call us at 713-651-1444 or fill out an online contact form for a free consultation. Just because you have been accused of a crime does not mean you have been guilty. You have rights and the Brazoria County District Attorney’s office must prove that you committed the offense beyond a reasonable doubt. Hiring a defense attorney who will defend your rights and fight for the best outcome will impact what happens on your case.