Burglary / Robbery Defense is a specialized legal practice area focused on representing individuals accused of unlawfully entering structures or using force or intimidation to commit theft or other felonies. This defense addresses both burglary—typically involving unlawful entry with criminal intent—and robbery, which includes direct confrontation or threats against victims.

Attorneys in this field deploy a wide range of legal strategies including challenging elements of the prosecution’s case such as intent, identification, consent, possession, or the presence of weapons or force. They also scrutinize procedural legality, constitutional rights violations, and forensic evidence integrity to reduce charges, negotiate plea deals, or seek full acquittal.

This practice is essential due to the serious felony classifications, potential for enhanced sentencing (especially with aggravating factors like armed robbery or home invasion), and long-term consequences affecting personal freedom, employment, and civil rights.

Burglary / Robbery Defense law intersects with criminal procedure, forensic investigation, surveillance analysis, witness credibility, and constitutional protections under the Fourth, Fifth, and Sixth Amendments.