Q: Hi, recently arrested for trespassing into empty storage units. Nothing stolen, have no criminal record.
Officers charged me with Attempted burglary, possession of burglary tools, and criminal damage to property; because of broken lock. These serious felonies? What "typical" outcome? Thank you
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A: There is no "typical" outcome. There are many possibilities based upon the individual facts of your case; the laws under which you have been charged; your own criminal history (or lack of it); and the prosecutor and jurisdiction you are in. Quite often, pleas of guilty are negotiated pursuant to which a Defendant may be able to plead to a lesser charge or charges, or to one of the charges - or even obtain the dismissal of the charges. In sum, you should confer closely with your attorney and obtain insight into the strengths and weaknesses of your case, as well as the likelihood that the particular prosecutor assigned to your case is willing to negotiate.
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