Under California law (Penal Code 459), burglary is defined as entering a building, vehicle, vessel or cargo container with the intention of either stealing something or committing a felony. Under the law, the state does not need to prove that you succeeded in stealing or committing a felony; it must only prove that you intended to.
Mike carefully investigates whether the elements of the crime can be proven beyond a reasonable doubt in every case.
With burglary, the issue of intent is important in defending this charges.
Presenting that evidence in a coherent manner is essential to succeeding in trial.
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