The Massachusetts criminal defense law firm of Altman & Altman LLP defends clients facing robbery and burglary charges in the Boston area and throughout the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Our criminal defense attorneys offer free initial consultations, providing you the opportunity to discuss your robbery or burglary case.

What is robbery?

In Massachusetts, and throughout the United States, robbery is defined as the illegal taking of property from another person, or in the person's presence, by violence or intimidation. A person may also be charged with armed robbery, where the robbery is committed with a weapon, or aggravated robbery, where a person inflicts bodily harm on a victim while committing the robbery.

A key issue in many robbery cases is often the identity of the person who committed the alleged robbery. There are very specific procedures that the police and district attorney's office must follow in attempting to determine who committed the robbery. At the Boston and Cambridge robbery defense firm of Altman & Altman, we have the experience necessary to ensure that all rights are protected. If the police do not act properly, the evidence gathered may be suppressed, or the charges may be dismissed altogether.

In the event you are charged with robbery in the Boston area, or throughout Massachusetts, do not discuss the case with anyone until you have retained an attorney. If you wish to talk to an experienced and professional criminal defense attorney, please call the office of Altman & Altman immediately, and we will be happy to assist you through a free initial consultation.

What is burglary?

Traditionally, Courts in Boston and throughout Massachusetts and the United States had defined burglary as the entering of a dwelling at night with the intent to commit a felony. In modern times, however, the definition of burglary has been expanded to include the breaking and entering into any building (not just a dwelling), at any time (not just at night) with the intent to commit a felony.

Courts will treat burglary as either a misdemeanor or as a felony, depending on the specific case. A number of factors will go into which class of crime it will fit; among these factors are the time of day, whether any person was injured, the type of building entered, and the value of the property stolen. Depending on the specific facts of the case, a person may receive a sentence ranging from probation to jail time.

At the Boston, Massachusetts burglary defense law firm of Altman & Altman, we have the experience and resources to fight charges of burglary. Once again, there are very specific procedures that police and the Commonwealth must follow in gathering evidence and prosecuting a person for burglary. Failure on their part to follow these procedures may lead to a reduction in the charges or their outright dismissal.

In the event you are charged with burglary in the Boston area, or throughout Massachusetts, do not discuss the case with anyone until you have retained an attorney. If you wish to talk to an experienced and professional burglary defense attorney, please contact the office of Altman & Altman immediately, and we will be happy to assist you through a free initial consultation.

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