Experienced Burglary Attorney in Staten Island, NY
Good people make mistakes and find themselves in bad situations every day. If you are facing criminal charges like burglary in Staten Island, you may be overwhelmed and anxious about what the future holds. The good news is that you do not have to face the unknown alone. Contact an experienced Staten Island burglary lawyer to help you defend yourself against the criminal charges and protect your constitutional rights.
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The Law Office of Tracy & Tracy – Trusted Criminal Defense Attorneys
When a person is charged with a crime like burglary, a conviction can alter the course of their entire life, precluding them from jobs, destroying housing opportunities, affecting their social status, and more, to say nothing of any potential criminal penalties. When the stakes are this high, you need an attorney who understands the Richmond County Supreme Court, its processes, and the people who run it.
Attorney Brendan Tracy at The Law Office of Tracy & Tracy spent years as a prosecuting attorney in the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office before becoming a criminal defense lawyer. This experience as a prosecutor means that Brendan understands how prosecutors approach criminal cases, and he can build strong defenses based on the prosecution’s strategies.
What Constitutes Burglary in New York?
Burglary, robbery, and theft are not interchangeable terms. Theft involves simply taking someone else’s property. Robbery involves using force or threatening force in the process of taking someone else’s property. Burglary, on the other hand, involves entering someone else’s property for the purpose of committing a crime. Under New York law, there are three degrees of burglary offenses:
- Third degree: Third-degree burglary involves unlawfully entering or staying inside a building in order to commit a crime. This offense is a Class D felony.
- Second degree: A burglary becomes a second-degree offense when the building in question is a dwelling or when the perpetrator is armed with a deadly weapon, displays a firearm, uses or threatens to use a dangerous object, or causes injury to another person. Second-degree burglary is a Class C felony.
- First degree: In order for an offense to be charged as first-degree burglary, the building in question must be a dwelling and the alleged offender must be armed, cause injury, or threaten with a weapon. First-degree burglary is a Class B felony.
In 2025, there were 12,798 burglaries reported throughout New York City. Because all degrees of burglary are felonies, there is a possibility of significant jail time for any burglary conviction. If you are facing burglary charges, you should hire a burglary lawyer to help you defend yourself against them as soon as you can.
Hire a Burglary Lawyer in Staten Island
At The Law Office of Tracy & Tracy, attorney Brendan Tracy is the strong advocate you need in the face of criminal charges like burglary. Brendan can listen to you, understand the circumstances of your case, and help defend your rights as you walk through the criminal justice process. Contact our office today to tell us about your case and find out what we can do for you.
