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First degree burglary first offense
The following are the charges brought up against my husband. This is his first offense and we are looking into seeing what is the most likely out come of this, how much time is he looking at and would we really benefit from hiring an attorney. Please let me know if being his first offense will impact the sentencing that is issued to himMisdemeanor (A) 1465.8 PC SECURITY FEE – CRIMINAL (AB 1759) 1 COM Felony 459 PC BURGLARY-FIRST DEGREE 2 COM Misdemeanor (A) 594(a) PC VANDALISM 3 COM Misdemeanor (A) 148(a) PC RESIST, OBSTRUCT/DELAY PEACE OFFICER
Asked on June 18, 2009 under Criminal Law, California
Answers:
M.S., Member, Connecticut Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 14 years ago | Contributor
Anytime an individual is charged with a felony, I recommend, in the strongest terms, that that person consult with and/or retain a criminal defense attorney. In your husband's case, "how much time" he is looking at really depends on the strength of the state's evidence against him. If the state's evidence is very weak, or if there are evidentiary problems, for example, the charges may be dismissed, nolled, or found not guilty, in which case he would potentially do no time. On the other hand, if the state's evidence is strong, he would potentially be looking at a period of incarceration. Therefore, in the interest of obtaining the most favorable resolution of these charges possible your husband should consult with and/or retain a criminal defense attorney at his earliest convenience.
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