The defense attorneys at the Law Offices of Davis & LaScola represent clients charged with burglary throughout the Chicagoland area. Burglary is a serious offense and one of the most common felonies committed in Illinois.

Burglary occurs when a person knowingly and without authority enters or remains within a building, housetrailer, watercraft, aircraft, motor vehicle, railroad car with intent to commit a felony or theft. Burglary is commonly charged as a Class 2 felony. If committed in a school or place of worship, it is charged as a Class 1 felony.

Residential burglary occurs when a person knowingly and without authority enters or remains within the dwelling place of another with the intent to commit a felony or theft. Residential burglary is charged as a Class 1 felony.

If you have been charged with burglary or residential burglary, contact the criminal lawyers at the Law Offices of Davis & LaScola to discuss your case.