Second Degree Burglary in Wagoner County is a crime that could cost you your freedom. In December 2016, an Oklahoma City man was arrested on several charges, including second degree burglary, after he broke into a parked vehicle and was unable to get out.  The owner of the truck says that the doors do not open from the inside.  So when the thief entered the vehicle he was unable to get out without opening the doors from the outside.  At this point, the owner of the vehicle was already standing outside the truck, calling police.  This is case, while unusual, is of second-degree burglary.

Oklahoma Second Degree Burglary Laws

Oklahoma’s Second Degree Burglary in Wagoner laws are under 21 Okl.St.Ann. § 1435.  It states:

“[Anyone] who breaks and enters any building…., room… automobile, truck, trailer, vessel….[etc.], in which any property is kept, or breaks into or forcibly opens, any coin-operated or vending machine….with intent to steal any property therein or to commit any felony, is guilty of burglary in the second degree.”

This lays out a few basic elements that the State must prove in order to convict you.  First, you must enter the area without permission.  Second, you must have intentions of stealing property in the area.  However, if the State can prove that your intent was to commit any felony—burglary or otherwise—then you may face the same charges.  Second degree burglary rarely comes in a stand-alone charge.  Often other charges connect with it.  For example, trespass or possessing burglar’s tools.

Consequences of Second Degree Burglary in Wagoner

Under Title 21 § 1436, Oklahoma statutes set out the penalties for burglary in the second-degree.  Any conviction of second degree burglary is a felony.  This means even after you serve your prison time, which may be 2-7 years you will still have long term punishments.  These are: loss of firearm rights, possible loss of voting rights, and also sometimes the inability to attain professional licenses for certain professions.

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Criminal Defense Attorneys in Wagoner

We understand that sometimes people make mistakes.  However, second degree burglary in Wagoner is not a charge that can completely ruin your life, if you have proper legal representation.  Our attorneys have years of legal experience.  As a result, we understand each case has unique circumstances.  Call our Wagoner Law Office for a free consultation.