Burglary

Arizona Burglary Laws – Degrees, Penalties, Best Defenses

Under Arizona law, burglary is the offense where a person enters a building, home, yard, or structure and commits theft or a felony once inside. The crime is sometimes referred to as breaking and entering. Depending on the circumstances, a prosecutor can charge three different degrees of burglary: first-degree burglary, per ARS 13-1508, second-degree burglary, …

ARS 13-1508 – 1st-Degree Burglary – Arizona Law & Penalties

ARS 13-1508 is the Arizona statute that defines the crime of first-degree burglary. People commit this offense when they engage in a burglary and do so while knowingly possessing an explosive, a deadly weapon, or a dangerous instrument. A violation of this law can lead to a Class 2 felony punishable by over 12 years …

ARS 13-1507 – 2nd-Degree Burglary – Arizona Law & Penalties

ARS 13-1507 is the Arizona statute that defines the crime of second-degree burglary. People commit this offense when they unlawfully enter or remain in or on a residential structure with the intent to commit any theft or a felony. A violation of this law is a Class 3 felony punishable by custody in state prison …

ARS 13-1506 – 3rd-Degree Burglary – Arizona Law & Penalties

ARS 13-1506 is the Arizona statute that defines the crime of third-degree burglary. People usually commit this offense when they unlawfully enter or remain in or on a nonresidential structure or in a fenced commercial or residential yard with the intent to commit a theft or felony. A violation of this law is a Class …

Can I be Convicted of “Burglary” for Shoplifting in Nevada?

A person who goes into a store during business hours with the intent to steal less than $1,200 will probably face only petit larceny charges and not burglary charges. Petit larceny is only a misdemeanor in Nevada, carrying: up to 6 months in jail, and/or up to $1,000 in fines Nevada judges rarely impose jail …

Can I get arrested for burglary in Nevada if I didn’t steal anything?

Yes. A person can still be convicted of burglary under Nevada law for entering a structure with the intent to steal, even if he/she never actually steals anything. Under NRS 205.060, a burglary occurs when someone enters any structure or vehicle with the intent to commit either of the following offenses while inside the structure …