Burglary of a Vehicle

While many people understand that burglary of a person’s home is a serious crime, many do not realize that they may also face serious criminal charges if they choose to steal from another person’s vehicle. Studies show that vehicle burglary is often an opportunistic crime which often occurs when valuable property is left unattended in a vehicle.

Persons who are charged with burglary of a vehicle may face criminal charges including felony burglary or theft charges which can carry heavy fines, probation, and jail time for persons who are found guilty. If you have been charged with a crime like burglary of a vehicle, it is important to have an experienced attorney on your side. For assistance with your case, contact the Milwaukee criminal attorneys of Kohler & Hart, LLP at 414-271-9595 today.

Vehicle Burglary

Persons may be charged with burglary if they:

• Enter another person’s vehicle with the intention of committing a crime
• Enter the vehicle while aware they are not licensed to do so, in order to remove property from the vehicle
• Forcibly enter a motor vehicle that is locked

Criminal charges can have a lasting impact on your personal and professional life, and it is important to have an experienced lawyer to help defend your rights.

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If you or someone you love has been accused of a serious crime like burglary, contact the Milwaukee criminal lawyers of Kohler & Hart, LLP at 414-271-9595 to discuss your legal options.