What will happen if I was charged with burglary in the first degree?
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What will happen if I was charged with burglary in the first degree?
My roommate’s previous roommate refused to give her any of her belongings back, so my roommate, another guy and I decided to break in and get it back. We took all of my roommates things and the guy helping us took addition items, one being a gun. We all 3 were charged with burglary 1st degree. I already know the statutes so I know that if charged with 1st degree, it’s a minimum of 15 years. I just want to know what the odds are of my charges being dropped to 2nd degree burglary? And given the situation, am I looking at prison time or could I possibly get off with probation? I have never been in trouble before.
Asked on February 2, 2013 under Criminal Law, North Carolina
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Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
I suggest that you consult with a criminal defense about your matter to see what the best recourse there is for its resolution. Most likely as a part of a plea deal the district attorney's office would be willing to reduce the charge to a second degree burglarly in exchange for a guilty plea. Possibly probation is an option since the matter is your first offense.
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