Pennsville Township Man Faces Burglary Charges
A 39-year-old man has been charged with burglary in Pennsville Township. According to a news report on NJ.com, the alleged incident occurred on North River Drive in Pennsville Township. Police say the man stole a television, two laptops, and a video camera, totaling $3,100 in value. The victims of the burglary were asleep in their unlocked house at the time of the incident. The arrest was made two years after the incident.
Burglary is a serious crime that may result in up to 10 years in prison, depending on the circumstances of the incident, the value of the property taken, and the defendant’s prior criminal record. New Jersey Statute 2C:18-2 states that an individual is guilty of burglary if they “enter a research facility, structure, or a separately secured or occupied portion thereof,” or remains in a location “that he is not licensed or privileged” to be in, or, “trespasses in or upon utility company property where public notice prohibiting trespass is given by conspicuous posting.” Burglary becomes a second-degree crime if a weapon is involved or if someone is injured or threatened during the incident.
Fighting these types of serious crimes requires a skilled New Jersey criminal defense lawyer. These are serious charges which have significant consequences. A burglary conviction, for example, could prevent an individual from being gainfully employed in the future, even after serving time.
If you or a loved one has been charged with theft or burglary in New Jersey, please contact the reputed attorneys at Lependorf & Silverstein for a free and comprehensive consultation. We handle all types of burglary, theft, and shoplifting charges in New Jersey. Call us at 609-240-0040 to find out how we can help.
