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It is important to act fast if you have been charged with burglary, as you could be charged with a felony and face up to 7 years in prison and fined up to $25,000 dollars. You will want an experienced attorney if you have been charged with burglary so you can stay out of prison.
Sami Azhari has been taking criminal cases to trial in Chicago, as well as collar counties, for more than 6 years. He is a criminal defense attorney who knows what to expect from his opponents throughout the process and can effectively counter them at every step. One of the key components of every burglary case is intent. While most people associate burglary with theft of property, burglary charges can be filed for the unlawful entering of a residence for the purpose of committing any crime. In addition, even if the intended crime was not committed, (i.e. someone walked in before you were able to commit the crime,) you can still face charges based on your intent to do so.
Burglary doesn’t require theft to occur. Under Illinois law, burglary is entering or remaining in a building or vehicle with the intent to commit a felony or theft. Even if no crime was committed—if someone interrupted the act, you can still be charged based on the intent to commit a crime.
Intent is the key to any burglary case and Sami Azhari knows how to tear down the prosecution’s assumptions and challenge the evidence they bring.
Sami Azhari understands that each burglary case is not always clear cut and there are often variables he can exploit like the defendant was on drugs or had a mental illness and that was the reason the burglary took place. He will use all mitigating evidence to get the sentence reduced or dismissed altogether. When you hire Sami, he conducts a complete investigation of the alleged offense and gets your account of exactly what happened. As a skilled Chicago and Rolling Meadows burglary lawyer, he will build a strong defense designed specifically to overcome the unique challenges of your case. He vigilantly pursues every available option in an effort to beat the charges against you.
When you hire Sami:
From start to finish, Sami will defend your rights and get you the best result.
Contact Sami today to discuss your burglary case and learn more about what he can do to help you. If you would like to reach Sami quickly and directly, please call his cell phone 24/7 at (312) 626-2871 or (847) 255-2100. The consultation is free. For your convenience, weekend appointments are available.
Sami takes the time to learn about the specific facts and circumstances surrounding each case. Then with meticulous preparation and years of experience a unique strategy is developed to obtain the best result.
– Michael S.Sami is an excellent advocate, and really fights for his clients. He is an absolute professional. I recommend Sami to anyone who finds themselves in need of a criminal defense attorney.
– David S.
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