Burglary

Fort Bend County Burglary Lawyer

Fighting Against Burglary Charges in The Greater Houston Area

Burglary is a serious offense in Texas since most types of burglary offenses are felonies. A conviction can result in lengthy imprisonment, expensive fines, and a criminal record can make finding work, getting housing, and living a normal life extremely difficult. If you are facing burglary charges in Fort Bend County or the Greater Houston Area, The Sims Law Firm, PLLC can protect your rights and freedom.

Attorney Brandon Sims is a former prosecutor, which means he is familiar with the tools, resources, and strategies that your accusers use against you. If you’re looking for an attorney with 17 years of legal experience and who understands what you’re going through, as well as understands how the prosecution is building a case against you, you’ve come to the right place. Our work is founded on thorough, meticulous investigation.

Have you been charged with burglary in Texas? Call The Sims Law Firm, PLLC, today at
(713) 766-1445 or contact us online to start your defense!

Understanding Burglary Charges in Texas

Legally speaking, burglary is a combination of theft charges and trespassing. In order to be convicted of burglary, the prosecution must prove two things: unlawful entry, and the intent to commit a felony, theft, or assault.

Burglary is defined in three ways:

Entering a building or habitation and committing or intending to commit a felony, theft, or assault
Hiding in a building or habitation with the intention to commit a felony, theft, or assault
Entering a habitation or building “not then open to the public” intending to commit a felony, theft, or assault.

To be charged with burglary, “entering” the premises would only require any part of the body or an object to be inside the building. For example, if a person was caught with their arm inside a window trying to unlatch it from the inside, that would result in a burglary arrest.

Penalties for Burglary Convictions in Texas

Burglary charges have multiple levels, from Class A misdemeanor (vehicle burglary) to first-degree felony charges (burglary of a home to commit multiple felonies). If you’ve been accused of burglary, you need to start protecting your rights as soon as possible.

Committing burglary while armed suggests that a person intended on committing a crime other than theft—increasing the charge to a first-degree felony. Proving the defendant's intent is a key way to limit the penalties of a burglary charge.

Burglary penalties depend entirely on the circumstances of the crime. For example:

Burglary of a building that is not a habitation would be considered a state jail felony, resulting in up to 2 years in prison and $10,000 in fines.
Burglary of a habitation is a second-degree felony, punishable by up to 20 years.
Burglary of a habitation with intent to commit a crime in addition to theft (such as assault or homicide) is a first-degree felony—up to 99 years in prison, or a life sentence.
Burglary of a vehicle is usually considered a Class A misdemeanor (up to a year in jail), but if it is a repeat offense, the defendant will be charged with a state jail felony.

Protect Your Rights with an Experienced Burglary Lawyer

Being charged with burglary can have serious consequences, including fines, jail time, and a permanent criminal record. It's crucial to have a knowledgeable and experienced burglary lawyer on your side to fight for your rights and provide a strong defense. At The Sims Law Firm, PLLC, our team of legal experts has a proven track record of successfully defending clients against burglary charges in Fort Bend County and the Greater Houston Area.

When you choose our firm to represent you, you can expect:

Personalized attention and dedicated support throughout your case
Thorough investigation and preparation to build a strong defense strategy
Negotiation skills to potentially reduce charges or penalties
Courtroom experience to aggressively advocate for your innocence

Get a Former Prosecutor On Your Side

Our Fort Bend burglary attorney provides our clients with aggressive and effective legal solutions. He can thoroughly assess your case, listen to your story, and figure out all your legal options to get the most favorable result.

Our firm is ready to fight for you. Do not hesitate to reach out to us in order to get started on your personalized defense strategy immediately.

Our case investigations protect your rights by:

Contacting witnesses who corroborate your side of the story
Retrieving any audio and video files that strengthen your case
Issuing subpoenas in order to get the resources you need
Conducting thorough legal research to develop your case
Challenging any groundless or unjust charges levied against you

Contact The Sims Law Firm, PLLC , online or call (713) 766-1445 today for a FREE consultation with our Fort Bend County burglary lawyer!

"LIFE-CHANGING!"
There are no words to describe how grateful I am for Brandon Sims. He is not only incredibly skilled and dedicated but also genuinely cares about his clients. From the very beginning, he treated my family’s case with the most professionalism, empathy, and relentless determination.

My dad was facing the unimaginable. The stress, the sleepless nights, and the fear were overwhelming, but Brandon stood by our side every single step of the way for over TWO years. Even though I was in another state, he always made sure I was informed, answered every question with clarity, and kept communication open no matter what time or day it was.

You can tell he puts love and passion into his work, and that makes all the difference when your family is going through such a difficult time.

Because of his hard work, our nightmare turned into hope and then into freedom. I cannot recommend him enough to anyone in need of a brilliant, compassionate, and tenacious lawyer. If you need someone who will fight for you with everything they have, Brandon is the one you want and need.

5 stars isn’t enough. He’s truly an angel in the legal field! We will always remember the impact he had in our lives. Thank you again for standing by us and for your incredible work Brandon.

- Cristina L.
"A Legal Team That Fights Like Family"
I cannot express enough gratitude to The Sims Law Firm PLLC and The Law Office of Daniel Lazarine PLLC for everything they have done for my family. From the very beginning, they were willing to help us without hesitation, standing by our side when other lawyers wouldn’t. We had spoken to multiple attorneys before finding them, and none were as willing to fight for us the way they did.

For two long and difficult years, they were with us every step of the way, never wavering in their belief that my father was not guilty. They saw the truth just as we did and knew that all we needed was someone willing to put in the work, do the necessary investigations, and prove it. And that’s exactly what they did.

Their dedication went beyond just legal representation—they kept our family together during one of the hardest times in our lives. They were always involved, keeping us informed every step of the way and ensuring we understood everything that was happening. Their commitment, knowledge, and relentless pursuit of justice led to a successful outcome, and we could not have asked for a better team to fight for us.

If you are looking for attorneys who genuinely care, who will go above and beyond, and who will fight for you as if you were their own family, The Sims Law Firm PLLC and The Law Office of Daniel Lazarine PLLC are the ones you need. We are forever grateful for their hard work and dedication.

- Laura L.
"Brandon Sims Made the Impossible Happen!"
Brandon Sims went above and beyond for my father’s case. For over two years with this case, he worked tirelessly, putting in extra hours to ensure he had every possible piece of information to fight for the best outcome. Even when the case seemed impossible, he never gave up. Thanks to his dedication, persistence, and expertise, my father’s case was closed successfully! With the best resolution we could have ever hoped for and prayed for. I am incredibly grateful for Brandon’s hard work and commitment, and I highly recommend him to anyone in need of a strong, determined, and compassionate attorney. He truly made the impossible happen! Thank you!

- Kimberly R.

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What Sets The Sims Law Firm, PLLC Apart?

Attorney Brandon Sims Will Handle Your Case From Start to Finish
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Experienced Former Prosecutor
Handled Over a Thousand Cases
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Your Case Is Not Hopeless

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We fight to investigate every aspect of your case in order to prove your innocence. Call (713) 766-1445.

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