Burglary
Under South Carolina law, there are several different degrees of burglary, each of which carries different penalties. The severity of the crime depends on the type of structure that was entered and the circumstances surrounding the crime.
If you’re charged with burglary you can’t leave your future up to chance. Experience legal counsel and defense can be what makes the difference between decades of prison and your freedom. The Kent Law Firm has years of experience in criminal defense, former prosecution experience as well as a private investigator. With this experience and resources, we can provide a highly capable defense.
South Carolina Burglary Laws
First-degree burglary is the most serious form of the crime and involves breaking and entering into a dwelling (a house or apartment) with the intent to commit a crime. This offense is punishable by up to life in prison. This can be charged if the break-in occurs at night, if someone was injured, or if the person accused was armed.
Second-degree burglary involves breaking and entering into a building or other structure that is not a dwelling, such as a store or office, with the intent to commit a crime. This offense is punishable by up to 15 years in prison.
Third-degree burglary involves simply entering a building or other structure without breaking and with the intent to commit a crime. This offense is punishable by up to five years in prison.
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Any burglary charge, no matter what degree, is extremely serious. If you’ve been charged with burglary or any other criminal offense you need to contact a criminal defense attorney.
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