Effectively Navigate Your Theft Case with Proven
Cherokee County Burglary Defense Attorneys
We help people in their teens and twenties navigate burglary charges in the criminal justice system. If you or a loved one has been charged with burglary in Cherokee County, GA, or any of the surrounding areas, contact our office immediately to discuss your options.
In Georgia, burglary is defined as unlawfully entering or remaining in a structure with the intent to commit a felony or theft. This definition includes several important elements:
Many people mistakenly believe burglary always involves breaking into a home at night to steal valuables. In reality, the legal definition is much broader, which is why so many young people find themselves facing these serious charges without fully understanding the implications.
Georgia recognizes different degrees of burglary, with varying levels of severity:
For young adults, these potential consequences extend far beyond just jail time. A burglary conviction can affect:
Facing burglary charges in Cherokee County or one of the neighboring areas? Time is not on your side. It’s time to act now. Contact us today.
For people in their teens and twenties, burglary charges can be particularly damaging. At this crucial stage of life, when you’re building your education and career foundation, a felony conviction can derail your plans and close doors of opportunity.
Teens under 17 may face proceedings in juvenile court, where there’s more emphasis on rehabilitation than punishment. However, the juvenile system still has serious consequences:
In Georgia, 17-year-olds are prosecuted as adults, facing the full range of adult penalties despite their young age.
Our approach to defending your burglary charges entirely depends on your goals.
While some law firms will tell you they have a particular way of handling every case, we won’t do that. The strategy that is developed for your case must be in alignment with your short-term and long-term goals. If we determine that it makes sense for you and our team to work together, then we will spend time getting to know and understand your goals.
When you work with our Cherokee County burglary defense team, we start by learning:
Our defense strategies for burglary cases often focus on:
For juvenile cases, our team has extensive experience working within the juvenile court system to advocate for less restrictive dispositions that protect a young person’s future opportunities.
Our firm focuses specifically on defending people in their teens and twenties because we understand the unique challenges and high stakes they face in the criminal justice system. When it comes to burglary charges, our clients and their families choose us because:
If you or someone you care about is facing burglary charges in Cherokee County, contact our legal team to see if we can help. Meet with a member of our team to learn what your best next steps are.
The prosecution is already building their case. Don’t wait to get help. Take the next step to protect your future. Call our office now to get started.
Ghanouni Teen & Young Adult Defense Firm 691 John Wesley Dobbs Ave NE unit 225, Atlanta, GA 30312
Ghanouni Teen & Young Adult Defense Firm 2765 S Main St Suite C-2, Kennesaw, GA 30144
Ghanouni Teen & Young Adult Defense Firm 3826 Highlands Parkway SE, Smyrna, GA 30082
Ghanouni Teen & Young Adult Defense Firm 3227 S. Cherokee Lane, Suite 1360, Woodstock, GA 30188