Burglary is to break into, unlawfully, a dwelling with an intention to steal the owner's property. Burglary in Tennessee Law is categorized into three types; burglary, aggravated burglary and especially aggravated burglary.
A person entering a particular building with the intention of theft or assault, a person who hides himself in a building with the intention to commit felony, or a person who enters a building and commits theft or intends to commit an assault are all considered to be offenders under the umbrella of burglary law. Any person who forcibly enters any vehicle, like a car or a boat, with an intention to commit a felony, assault or theft is also considered to be a part of vehicle burglary. This falls under class D felony punishable with 2 to 12 years imprisonment, with a penalty of $5000.
Burglary of Habitation, like a mobile house, tent, or module units which are specifically designed for an overnight stay, is referred to as aggravated burglary.
Any person who has incurred any bodily injury during the burglary because of the actions of the offender is referred to as especially aggravated burglar. The injured person must have been physically present at the place of offense. This falls under class B felony which carries a punishment of 8 to 30 years imprisonment, and a fine of $25000.
In general, a burglary falls under class D felony, which carries an imprisonment of 2 to 12 years and a fine of $5000. Restitution, court costs, drug and alcohol treatment, and anti theft classes are some of the charges that are imposed on the burglar.
If you or your loved ones have been the victim of any kind of burglary, it is time you call the experienced criminal defense attorneys in Tennessee for justice.
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