Kern Law, APC, has defended clients for over 20 years against commercial burglary charges in Santee, California, and surrounding areas of Lakeside, El Cajon, Alpine, and Ramona. For those arrested or charged with Penal Code Section 459, Commercial Burglary, in Santee, the cases will be heard at the East County Regional Center, located at 250 East Main Street, El Cajon, CA 92020.
The San Diego District Attorney may file charges for commercial burglary charges under Penal Code § 459 based on allegations that a person entered a business with the intent to steal or commit a felony inside.
What Is Commercial Burglary in California?
California Penal Code § 459 defines burglary as entering a structure, room, or locked vehicle with the intent to commit theft or a felony. When the location is a store, office, warehouse, restaurant, or other business, the charge is generally called commercial burglary or second-degree burglary. The most important issue in many Commercial Burglary cases is intent the at the moment of entry.
Penalties for Commercial Burglary
Commercial Burglary in Santee, California, is usually charged as second-degree burglary and may be filed as either a misdemeanor or felony depending on the circumstances.
Possible consequences for PC 459 may include:
- Felony conviction
- County jail or Prison
- Formal or informal probation
- Fines and fees/Restitution
- Criminal protective orders
- Potential Immigration or licensing consequences
Potential Defenses to Santee Commercial Burglary Charges
Every case is fact specific; however, some potential defense may include:
- No Intent at Entry to commit Theft or Felony
- Mistaken Identity
- Shoplifting not Burglary
- Insufficient Evidence
- Illegal Search or Seizure in violation of the 4th Amendment
Contact Kern Law, APC, today:
If you have been arrested or charged with Commercial Burglary, PC 459, in Santee, California, or surrounding areas of Lakeside, El Cajon, Alpine, or Ramona, contact my office today for a consultation: 619-200-2808