Understand Your Situation
Burglary of a home (dwelling) is treated far more harshly than other thefts. We provide the rigorous defence needed to avoid prison.
Defending Home Burglary Charges
Domestic burglary is an invasion of privacy, and courts punish it severely. If you are convicted of a third domestic burglary, you face a mandatory minimum 3-year prison sentence ('Three Strikes' rule).
We challenge the core evidence. Burglary often relies on fingerprints or DNA found at the scene. However, presence of DNA does not prove *when* it was placed there. If you have a legitimate reason for being near the property, or if the forensics are movable, we build a strong defence. We also verify if the building legally counts as a 'dwelling'—a technical point that can halve the potential sentence.
Facing a 3rd Strike?
Mandatory prison applies. We fight to prove it would be unjust. Call us.
Plan Your Defence
Trespass and Intent
Burglary requires entry as a *trespasser* with intent to steal, inflict GBH, or cause damage. If you entered with permission (e.g., an open house or party) and a theft occurred later, it is theft, not burglary.
We meticulously examine the point of entry and the intent. We also challenge identification evidence from doorbell cameras or grainy CCTV, which is often unreliable.
Forensic Evidence?
DNA at the scene? We explain how it got there innocently.
Legal Aid Availability
For many criminal matters, from police station interviews to Crown Court trials, public funding (Legal Aid) may be available to cover your legal costs.
Eligibility is determined by the seriousness of the case and, in some instances, a means assessment. Our team will conduct an immediate, confidential assessment of your eligibility to ensure that financial constraints do not stand in the way of a robust defence.
