Rutherford NJ Burglary Defense Attorneys
Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 2C:18-2, burglary can be either a second or third degree felony in New Jersey. Burglary has become a rather popular charge issued in Bergen County over the last couple years. The sudden increase in burglaries can be directly tied to the sudden increase in drug abuse, more specifically, heroin abuse. One of the most common things burglarized in Bergen County is vehicles. They are easily accessible and tend to go unnoticed for longer periods of time, which allows for Defendant’s to make a easier getaway. For more information on burglary, including applicable penalties if convicted and a breakdown in degrees, please checkout our Rutherford, New Jersey burglary practice series by clicking the link. In addition, if you would like to discuss this matter with any one of the eight Bergen County, New Jersey criminal defense lawyers on staff at the Law Offices of Marshall, Bonus, Proetta & Oliver, please contact our Hackensack office at 1-800-682-4037. Our attorneys are available 24/7 to answer any questions that you may have and as always our initial consultations are always free. Now here is a recent article about three Defendant’s who were allegedly caught red handed attempting to burglarize cars in Rutherford, New Jersey.
3 Defendant’s Allegedly Caught Red Handed Attempting to Burglarize Cars in Rutherford
According to the reports released thus far, the Rutherford Police Department was able to interrupt a trio attempting to burglarize a Land Rover that was parked in a driveway in Rutherford, New Jersey last night. The police were apparently tipped off by a concerned citizen about the suspicious activity. The officers on scene were able to observe one of the Defendant’s standing near the Land Rover quickly attempting to remove his latex gloves. As a result, they were further able to locate a vehicle a short distance down the road and inside the vehicle the officer discovered several iphone charges, cellphones, a navigation system and a small amount of marijuana.The three Defendant’s were arrested and charged with burglary, conspiracy to commit burglary and theft. All three Defendant’s are currently being held in Bergen County Jail on a $25,000 bail. If you or someone you know has been charged with burglary in Bergen County, New Jersey, the Law Offices of Marshall, Bonus, Proetta & Oliver can help. For a free consultation, please contact our Hackensack office at 1-800-682-4037.