burglary overview in california

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.