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Arrested for or charged with burglary in or the surrounding areas? If so, we urge you to secure the immediate representation of our criminal defense attorney. We stand at the ready to serve you. Burglary charges are extremely serious. It is vital to understand that you may be charged with burglary if any part of your body or any object that you are holding has entered the building. Dependent on the circumstances, you may be charged with a second-degree or first-degree felony. When you secure our legal services, you can rely on us to fight tooth and nail in the defense of your rights. The sooner you get in touch with our criminal defense firm, the sooner we can get started on your case.

Do not hesitate to contact us today. The moment you hire our firm, we will get to work on your case.

  • Sean Walsh

    Founding Criminal Defense Attorney

    Attorney Sean Walsh possess more than a decade of criminal defense and legal experience. In 2010, he founded the Walsh & Lewis PLLC where he defends clients against criminal accusations ranging from petty theft to felony offense. Attorney Walsh also is one of only a select few private practice attorneys qualified by the Idaho Supreme Court to accept appointments in death penalty defense cases.

    In 2011, the Federal Courts appointed Sean to the Criminal Justice Act Panel of the U.S. District Court for the District of Idaho. In 2015, the Idaho Supreme Court placed Sean on the Idaho Capital Defense Counsel Roster. Sean has served on the Board of Directors for the Idaho Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and is a currently a lifetime member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.

A REPUTATION BUILT ON POSITIVE EXPERIENCES

Our Mission is Your Success

  • “Sean was a great lawyer for me! He not only used his knowledge of law but he articulated it in a way that was perfect! If i could afford to have a lawyer on retainer it would be him! Thank you Sean!”

    Anthony

  • “Alexandria took my case and fought for my children and myself to finally be able to move on after several years. She was caring, honest, always followed up, very professional, and extremely knowledgeable. Family law can be very difficult to navigate throug”

    Rachael

  • “When I first met Alexandria Lewis regarding my custody case, I was not very reluctant to go after meeting with 2 other attorneys in town for a consultation. I had pretty much given up hope in my fight, but my husband pushed me to get one last consult and I”

    Tabetha

  • “Sean Walsh made it possible for my daughter and I to escape a bad and dysfunctional relationship where I was first looked upon as the offender, when in fact Sean knew I was manipulated and found out the innocents of my case, where truly I was the victim. H”

    Anonymous

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Common Penalties

Generally, burglary is distinguished from other theft offenses. Burglary involves entering into a building with the intent to steal property. You have committed a burglary offense if you have, without consent, entered a private habitation / building with the intent to commit a felony. In addition, you may be charged with burglary if you concealed yourself in the habitation / building in which you committed / intended to commit a felony offense.

  • Life Imprisonment
  • Monetary Fines
  • Criminal Record
  • Probation
  • Restitution
  • Loss of Certain Rights

Frequently Asked Questions

Know Your Rights. Take Advantage Of Your Rights.

  • Questions

  • What Is The Legal Definition Of Burglary?

    Answer

    Burglary is the act of breaking and entering into a structure with the intent of stealing property or committing another felony offense. You may be charged with a first-degree felony if the burglary offense occurred inside of someone’s’ home. If the offense occurred on commercial property, you will likely be charged with a second-degree felony.

  • What Is The Difference Between Burglary & Robbery?

    Answer

    Robbery is defined as the taking of property against an individuals will, by means of fear or force. Robbery offenses are also referred to as “muggings” or “stickups.” Unlike robbery offenses, a burglary offense does not require a confrontation between parties. In order to be convicted of burglary, the prosecutor is only required to prove that the defendant entered the structure with the intent of committing a felony.

  • What Is The Statute Of Limitations For Burglary?

    Answer

    The statute of limitations for police and prosecutors to file charges against you in court for a misdemeanor burglary offense is one year. The statute of limitations for a felony burglary offense is three years. However, dependent upon the specific circumstances of your case, there may be additional factors that can affect the statute of limitations. We advise you to speak with an attorney as soon as possible. We can inform you of your rights and legal options.

  • Possible Case Outcomes

    Charges Reduced

    There may be a chance that you can get your charges reduced to a misdemeanor, depending upon circumstances with what exactly happened.

  • Possible Case Outcomes

    Suppressed Evidence

    In some instances, it can be proven that some type of violation occurred during the process of investigation, which could lead to evidence being thrown out of court.

  • Possible Case Outcomes

    Charges Dismissed

    We work tirelessly to secure the best possible outcome, including getting your criminal charges completely dismissed, acquitted, or dropped.

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  • Am I
    going to jail?

  • How serious
    is this?

  • I can't afford
    to pay the fines

  • Is this going on my
    criminal record?

  • Can you help?

  • I regret all of it

Let us help you cut through the noise. Our firm can help reduce your stress during this difficult time. Speak with our attorneys and get legal advice today.

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