When you are dressing up as someone or something, it's important to have all necessary components of the outfit. For one man, his necessary component happened to be locked away in a comic book store. According to the news, the man allegedly broke into the comic book store with one purpose in mind: to steal a white katana sword. I guess his ninja outfit was not complete without it. In Denver, Colorado, the man would be facing charges of Second Degree Burglary, C.R.S. 18-4-203.

Facing Burglary charges?

Second Degree Burglary in Arapahoe and Adams County | Definition of 2nd Degree Burglary

In Arapahoe and Adams County, Second Degree Burglary charges occur whenever a person knowingly breaks an entrance into, enters unlawfully in, or remains unlawfully after a lawful or unlawful entry in a building or occupied structure. The accused would also need to have  the intent to commit a crime against another person or property after breaking in. Because the ninja burglar allegedly broke into the comic store to steal the sword, and he stole the sword from the store, it would be considered breaking into a building or occupied structure with intent to commit a crime.

Second Degree Burglary in Douglas County – Felony Charges

In Douglas County, Second Degree Burglary is either a class 4 felony or class 3 felony. Second Degree Burglary is normally a class 4 felony, but it is a class 3 felony if it is a burglary of a dwelling or a burglary where the objective is theft of a controlled substance, lawfully kept within a building or occupied structure. In all Second Degree Burglary cases in Colorado, District Attorneys must always prove you had intent to commit a crime after breaking into a building or occupied structure. Lack of proof for criminal intent is a possible defense for criminal defense lawyers defending Burglary charges in Castle Rock and Parker, Colorado.

Second Degree Burglary Lawyer in Jefferson County: Call the O'Malley Law Office

As experienced Burglary criminal defense lawyers in Jefferson County, we will work to investigate your Burglary case fully. This means talking with witnesses and investigators and traveling to where the alleged Burglary occurred to examine the evidence. We know police often make arrests without knowing the full story and that DAs often file charges without mercy. If you are looking for honest, hardworking criminal defense lawyers who defend Burglary charges to protect their clients, contact Denver's top criminal defense lawyers at the O'Malley Law Office today.

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If you or a loved one is facing Second Degree Burglary charges in Colorado, be smart, exercise your right to remain silent, and contact the best Burglary attorneys at the O'Malley Law Office at 303-830-0880. Together, we can protect your future.Request a Free Consultation

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