First-degree burglary in Tulsa, Oklahoma is a serious crime with lengthy prison sentences. However, no person may be convicted of burglary in the first degree unless the State has proved beyond a reasonable doubt each element of the crime.
If you are facing a charge of burglary in Tulsa, contacting an experienced Tulsa criminal defense attorney immediately will help you protect your rights and build the best case possible against this charge.
Defining First-Degree Burglary in Tulsa
In Tulsa, any person who breaks into and enters the dwelling house of another, in which there is at the time some human being, with intent to commit some crime therein can be charged with burglary in the first degree.
Elements of first-degree burglary in Tulsa are:
- breaking and;
- entering;
- a dwelling;
- of another;
- in which a human is present;
- with the intent to commit a crime within.
OUJI-CR 5-12
A breaking and entering can be demonstrated by the following:
- forcibly bursting or breaking the wall, an outer door, window, or shutter of a window of such house; or the lock or bolts of such door; or the fastening of such window or shutter; or
- breaking in any other manner; being armed with a dangerous weapon; or being assisted or aided by one or more confederates then actually present; or
- unlocking an outer door by means of false keys; or
- by picking the lock thereof; or
- by lifting a latch or opening a window.
Okla. Stat. tit. 21 § 1431
Penalty for Burglary in Tulsa
Burglary in the first degree is punishable by between 7 and 20 years in state prison. Okla. Stat. tit. 21 § 1436
Initial Consultation: Tulsa Criminal Defense Attorney
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