Degrees of Burglary

Rockville, Gaithersburg, Silver Spring & Wheaton, Maryland

The state of Maryland recognizes four degrees burglary. If you are facing charges for any one of them, you need an experienced and dedicated criminal defense attorney on your side. Rockville burglary defense attorney Leon Geller has over two decades of experience helping ensure those accused of criminal wrongdoing are protected against the abuses of the justice system. He is here to take your case and fight for your rights to secure the most positive results possible.

If you are in need of a criminal defense attorney in Maryland, call Leon Geller at (301) 309-8001 today.

In Maryland, you can be charged with:

  • Fourth degree burglary – a misdemeanor that may involve breaking and entering, trespassing, and being in possession of “burglary tools”
  • Third degree burglary – a felony that may involve breaking and entering of a private residence
  • Second degree burglary – a felony that may involve breaking and entering into a storehouse with the intention of committing theft, arson, or a crime of violence
  • First degree burglary – a felony which may involve breaking and entering a residential property with the intention of committing theft or a violent crime

Conviction for any of these charges may result in jail time, fines, community service, probation, and other criminal consequences.

If you are facing burglary charges in Rockville or surrounding areas of Maryland, please contact the Law Office of Leon A. Geller to schedule a free consultation with our experienced criminal defense attorney.