​Do you need an attorney?
A charge of burglary in Ohio is a felony and can carry prison time and up to a $15,000 fine. It is a very serious charge, and it is in your best interest to have an attorney. Courts are also able to order restitution when appropriate.
Brian C. Morrissey is a criminal defense lawyer who effectively represents individuals accused of burglary and other crimes. Mr. Morrissey has years of experience defending cases in court.

What is burglary?
The Ohio Revised Code defines Burglary in R.C. 2911.12.
“(A) No person, by force, stealth, or deception, shall do any of the following:
(1) Trespass in an occupied structure or in a separately secured or separately occupied portion of an occupied structure, when another person other than an accomplice of the offender is present, with purpose to commit in the structure or in the separately secured or separately occupied portion of the structure any criminal offense;
(2) Trespass in an occupied structure or in a separately secured or separately occupied portion of an occupied structure that is a permanent or temporary habitation of any person when any person other than an accomplice of the offender is present or likely to be present, with purpose to commit in the habitation any criminal offense;
(3) Trespass in an occupied structure or in a separately secured or separately occupied portion of an occupied structure, with purpose to commit in the structure or separately secured or separately occupied portion of the structure any criminal offense.”
Burglary covers an “occupied structure” which can include houses, residences, and even some public buildings. Burglary can be a felony in the State of Ohio and can carry up to 8 years in prison.

What can I do?
Call now at 419-830-7441 for a free, no obligation, consultation. The office is located at 413 N. Michigan Street in Toledo, Ohio 43604.
If you have been charged with Burglary in the greater Toledo area, you need an experienced criminal defense attorney to represent you. Attorney Brian C. Morrissey has experience dealing with the complexities and challenges of the criminal justice system. Whether you choose to enter into a plea agreement or take your case to trial, Mr. Morrissey has the knowledge and experience required to help guide you through the process and to achieve satisfactory results.