Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

Burglary in own home

My sister was arrested and charged with burglary after stealing property worth under $200.00 from her own bedroom. Property belonged to another family member who intentionally placed it in her bedroom. Is this Burglary and if not what are the charges?


Asked on 12/03/08, 3:26 am

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Jacek W. Lentz Law Offices of Jacek W. Lentz

Re: Burglary in own home

Not a burglary if indeed she was in her own bedroom. Possibly burglary if we are talking about room/house which USED to be her bedroom but where she no longer resides.

Residential burglary is a serious charge. Conviction would be a strike even if no jail or prison time is involved.

Hope this helps,

Jacek W. Lentz, Esq.

310.273.1361

www.lentzlawfirm.com

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Answered on 12/03/08, 6:24 pm


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