Have you been charged with burglary in the Los Angeles, CA area?
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California’s law on burglary defines the offense as entering a room, structure, or locked vehicle with the intent to commit a felony (or a petty theft) therein. Depending on the type of structure involved, burglary can be charged as a felony or a misdemeanor. Because only auto burglary requires an actual break-in, you can be charged with burglary even if you did not forcibly enter a room or structure.
Residential burglary is always charged as a felony under California penal code 459. This type of burglary occurs in a structure where the victim lives rather than a commercial establishment.
Commercial burglary is also charged under California Penal Code 459 PC and can be a misdemeanor or a felony. This occurs when an accused enters a store or business establishment with the purpose of committing a crime inside.
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