If you have been charged with burglary, you have been accused of entering a home, business, car or building with the intention of stealing property. Burglary is a serious crime and punishments for convictions are severe. You need a powerful lawyer who has the experience in court and the street smarts to defend you. You want Massachusetts Burglary Defense Lawyer Kathleen McCarthy on your side. Contact Kathleen McCarthy online or call 978-975-8060. Kathleen McCarthy will fight to protect your rights and freedom.

You can be charged with burglary as a misdemeanor or as a felony, depending on the circumstances of the arrest. Facts considered by the court include: the time of day that the alleged break-in took place, the dollar value of items stolen, the type of building - home, place of work, bank, drug store, bar, etc. - whether or not anyone was in the home or building and if anyone was hurt during the act of burglary. All of these facts are considered when the court determines the seriousness of the crime and the punishment. Some burglary offenders are sentenced to probation some are incarcerated and some are given deals that result in them not having a criminal record at all. The skills of a good criminal defense lawyer make a big difference.

An experienced Massachusetts Burglary Defense Lawyer will know when the charges can be negotiated, when to question how and why the arrest was made, when an overzealous police officer arrested the wrong person, and when a jury trial is the only way to find out the truth. When the evidence against you is weak and it is a first offense, it is possible that the charges can be dropped completely. An aggressive, relentless and thoroughly prepared lawyer will make sure that every possible means of defending you is explored and every tool available to protect your freedom is used.

Kathleen McCarthy has successfully represented many individuals, gotten charges reduced, sentences cut, alternate sentences handed down and had charges dismissed for her clients. As a former prosecutor, Kathleen McCarthy knows how the system works - and is not afraid to play hardball for her clients.

If you have been charged with burglary, contact Massachusetts Burglary Defense Lawyer Kathleen McCarthy online or call 978-975-8060.