Santa Ana- Graham Islas of Orange County was recently shot by police. Isalas was suspected to have breaking and entering into three apartments in a local complex with a metal bar. Police caught Islas running away from the crime scene. Police chased Isalas and shot him during the confrontation. Isalas was treated for his injuries, and then taken to the Orange County Jail.
In California, burglary is broken into two different categories. California law breaks this into two parts, and can be defined in the California Penal code section 459. It defines the crime as entering a dwelling with the intent to commit a crime. It is also called first degree burglary and is the most serious of the type of burglary. This type is usually charged as a felony. The second type of burglary is called commercial burglary. This is type is usually things like shoplifting and is charged most often as a misdemeanor.
Burglary is a serious offense in California. Burglary is considered a "wobbler" which means it can be a felony or misdemeanor depending on the facts of you case. It is important to hire an experienced Orange County criminal defense attorney to help you defend your criminal charge.
Why is it important to retain a skilled Santa Ana theft crimes criminal defense lawyer or an experienced Orange County criminal defense attorney?
At the Law Office of Michael Guisti we understand the seriousness of being charged with a criminal charge like burglary. We have spent years representing clients in their misdemeanor and felony charges. We have been successful in getting our clients charges reduced and even dropped. Our Irvine criminal defense attorney has helped clients in Orange County, Los Angeles County, Riverside County, San Diego County and San Bernardino County.
If you or a loved one are facing criminal charges like assault, battery, theft crimes, drug crimes, rape, child molestation, murder, aggravated assault or a white collar crime charge like grand theft contact us today. Call our office toll free at 1-888-478-89999 or visit our website at www.topcalifornia lawyer.com.
