Man Arrested for Maywood Burglary after Leaving Cell Phone in House
A 20-year-old New York man has been arrested on suspicion of burglary after allegedly leaving his cell phone in a New Jersey home during an attempted burglary. According to a news report in The Record, the burglary occurred on Grant Avenue in Maywood. Officials report that the man entered the first floor of the home before fleeing the building without taking any items. The man turned himself in to the authorities after his phone was found. He now faces conspiracy to commit burglary charges and is being held in lieu of $10,000 bail.
The act of burglary, under New Jersey law, involves the entering of a building with the intention of committing a crime. N.J.S.A. 2C:18-2 states: "A person is guilty of burglary if, with purpose to commit an offense therein he: (1) Enters a research facility, structure, or a separately secured or occupied portion thereof unless the structure was at the time open to the public or the actor is licensed or privileged to enter; or (2) Surreptitiously remains in a research facility, structure, or a separately secured or occupied portion thereof knowing that he is not licensed or privileged to do so."
Unless someone is injured or a deadly weapon is used, a burglary charge in New Jersey will be a crime of the third degree. The penalties for a third-degree crime can be severe, including jail time, heavy fines, and a mark on your record. Anyone facing burglary charges in New Jersey would be well advised to speak with a knowledgeable criminal defense attorney who has successfully handled similar cases.
The experienced criminal defense attorneys in Princeton at Lependorf & Silverstein have a long and successful track record of helping individuals who have been charged with theft or burglary in New Jersey. We will review your case at absolutely no cost. Please contact us at (609) 240-0040 for a confidential and comprehensive consultation.
