Legal Question in Criminal Law in Massachusetts

That completely depends on the circumstances of the case and the record of the defendant. Every effort should be made to see if there is any way to avoid a felony conviction; that, too, will depend on the facts and the record.

Very tough to answer without knowing what the value of the items stolen were; what the criminal record of the offender looks like; what the circumstances surrounding the breaking and entering entailed; etc.

Let's start with 5 - 7 years incarceration for a repeat offender with a prison record and work our way backward to maybe as little as a period of probation.

You should consult with an experienced criminal defense attorney before entering into any plea deal with the Government.