Experienced Passaic County Burglary Defense Lawyers

In New Jersey, Burglary is the act of trespassing into a structure with the intent to commit a crime. Contrary to popular belief, it does not require a "breaking" nor does it require a theft. Our Passaic County defense lawyers have seen burglary cases involving thefts, assaults and sexual assaults.

Defenses to Burglary

Our Passaic County Defense Lawyers will work with you to craft the best defense to your burglary charge. Possible defenses include mistaken identification, justification, permission to enter the structure, lack of evidence, lack of intent and failure to commit a crime in the structure. Of course, every burglary case is unique and we do not offer coookie-cutter defense. If you are charged with burglary in the Passaic County Superior Court, call us today.

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Big Wins:

• Fernando M. - Client was accused of burglary and theft in Passaic County. Jef Henninger took the case to trial even though the evidence seem stacked against the client. The jury deliberated for about 20 minutes and acquitted the client of all charges.
• Trent T. - Client was charged with burglary and theft in Passaic County for allegedly breaking into local schools. Jef Henninger filed a motion to dismiss the indictment based on mistaken identity. The Court granted the motion and all charges were dismissed.

Our criminal defense lawyers can also represent you if you are facing criminal charges in any municipal court in Passaic County including courts in: Bloomingdale, Clifton, Haledon, Hawthorne, Hewitt, Little Falls, North Haledon, Packanack Lake, Passaic, Paterson, Pines Lake, Newfoundland, Oak Ridge, Pomton Lakes, Preakness, Prospect Park, Ringwood, Totawa, Wanaque, West Milford and Woodland Park

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