Burglary

It was recently reported that a North County man pleaded guilty to felony burglary and vandalism charges. Jovan Peter Araujo was sentenced to one year in jail, three years of probation, and ordered to pay over $10,000 in restitution costs.

Araujo and a 17-year-old minor would host parties in vacant upscale homes while the owners were away. They would inform party-goers by text message and charge for entrance. Araujo was on probation when he was arrested. He had been convicted of the same charges in the past.

Burglary is defined under California Penal Code Section 459 as entering a building, vehicle, vessel or cargo container with the intention of either stealing something or committing a felony. The state does not need to prove that you succeeded in stealing or committing a felony; it must only prove that you intended to. There are two types of burglary in California: burglaries committed in someone’s home are first-degree burglaries, which are always felonies (residential burglary); all other types are second-degree burglaries that may be charged as misdemeanors or felonies (commercial burglary). Araujo’s charges fall under the category of first-degree burglary. A first-degree burglary charge can result in a prison sentence of up to six years and is classified as a strike under California’s Three Strikes Laws. To learn more, read our Burglary section at www.wklaw.com for invaluable information.

If you or a loved one is facing robbery charges, the San Diego robbery defense attorneys at Wallin and Klarich can help you. Our attorneys will investigate the facts of your case and discuss the best defense options with you. Our attorneys will work aggressively to get your case dismissed, lessen the charges against you, or help you avoid jail time. Call Wallin & Klarich today at 877-230-1529 or visit www.wklaw.com. We will be there when you call.

Raul Casillas, of Chula Vista, was taken into custody after pleading not guilty to charges surrounding a scam he was allegedly running. CBS 8 of San Diego reported on the scam story. Casillas posed as a contractor using another person’s contractor license. The victims in the scam were all elderly. Casillas would take their money and then stop working on the jobs. He is facing two counts of financial elder abuse, three counts of grand theft, and eight counts of residential burglary.

Residential burglary is defined as entering a building that serves as a residence or is habitable with the intent to steal or commit any felony. Grand theft is defined as illegally taking the property, valued over $400, of another against their will or knowledge with the intent to keep the property and deny the owner of the property. A conviction for either of these crimes carries serious penalties of jail time and fines.

If you or a loved one is facing grand theft and/or residential burglary charges, our San Diego theft crime attorneys at Wallin and Klarich can help you. Our attorneys have over 30 years of experience and can provide you with the legal guidance and expertise to ensure a strong defense. Our San Diego theft crime attorneys will investigate the facts of your case and work to keep you out of jail. Call us at 877-230-1529 or contact us on our website at www.wklaw.com. We will be there when you call.

It was recently reported that a San Diego woman was arrested and charged with two counts of burglary and two counts of robbery. The woman was arrested on suspicion of robbing banks in Temecula and Poway. A motive has not been released by police but financial difficulty has been alluded to as the woman, a married mother of five, has bankruptcy in her history.

Many people are unsure of the difference between burglary and robbery. A person can be facing burglary charges if he/she entered a building, vehicle, vessel, or cargo container with the intention of either stealing something or committing a felony (California Penal Code 459). A person can be facing robbery charges if he/she unlawfully took or attempted to take personal property in the possession of another, from his person or immediate presence, and against his will, by means of force or fear (California Penal Code 211). Both charges can involve serious penalties if convicted.

If you or a loved one is charged with robbery or burglary charges, Wallin & Klarich have experienced San Diego criminal defense attorneys who will aggressively defend you in your case. Wallin & Klarich has over 30 years of experience handling criminal defense matters and will work with you to ensure that you have a strong defense to avoid jail time and fines. Contact us at 1-877-230-1529 or through our website at www.wklaw.com. We will be there when you call.