burglary and robbery

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.