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Arrested for or charged with burglary in or the surrounding areas? If so, we urge you to secure the immediate representation of our criminal defense attorney. We stand at the ready to serve you. Burglary charges are extremely serious. It is vital to understand that you may be charged with burglary if any part of your body or any object that you are holding has entered the building. Dependent on the circumstances, you may be charged with a second-degree or first-degree felony. When you secure our legal services, you can rely on us to fight tooth and nail in the defense of your rights. The sooner you get in touch with our criminal defense firm, the sooner we can get started on your case.

Do not hesitate to contact us today. The moment you hire our firm, we will get to work on your case.

  • Evan 'Mac' Meade

    Attorney

    Mac Meade is a Johnson City native and is the son of the firm founder, Evan Meade. Before joining Evan Meade & Associates in 2007, he practiced for one and a half years with the Knox County Public Defenders Community Law Office in Knoxville, Tennessee, where he gained extensive courtroom experience.

    Mac graduated from University High School in 1999. He then attended East Tennessee State University, where he achieved a B.A. in Philosophy and graduated Magna Cum Laude in 2003. He obtained his law degree from The University of Tennessee College of Law, graduating Cum Laude with a Concentration in Advocacy and Dispute Resolution in 2005. While in law school, he was the Founding President of the UT College of Law chapter of the American Association for Justice and Tennessee Association for Justice. He was also named most outstanding student in both “Advanced Trial Advocacy” and the Legal Clinic.

  • Christopher D. Rogers

    Associate

    Christopher D. Rogers was born and raised in the beautiful mountains of Upper East Tennessee. From an early age, he was determined to pursue a career in law. He received an undergraduate degree in political science from East Tennessee State University.

    Rogers then moved to Nashville where began helping individuals through the Tennessee General Assembly. While working in Nashville, he attended law school. Rogers wanted to give back to the communities in which he lived and learned. He understood the importance of advocating for people who could not advocate for themselves, and he wanted to do it in an area he loved. After passing the bar exam, Rogers began handling cases in East Tennessee.

    Rogers goal is to give a voice to individuals in need and works tirelessly to make sure their rights are protected. He isn’t afraid to ask the difficult questions in handling a case and works hard to ensure a solution is reached.

    Contact Christopher Rogers to discuss your legal needs today. If you’ve been accused of a crime, you need professional legal representation. Christopher Rogers will make sure you understand everything you need to know to get the best results from your case.

  • Attorney Evan Meade

    Fighting for the Results You Need

    Evan Meade is an East Tennessee native with roots in Sullivan, Washington, and Carter Counties, as well as Avery County North Carolina and Southwest Virginia. He began practicing law in 1977 with Legal Services helping those who could not afford a lawyer. In 1979, he founded Evan Meade & Associates in Johnson City, TN (now Meade Injury Law Group) and began practicing law throughout the Tri-Cities, the State of Tennessee, and the country.

    Evan graduated from Dobyns-Bennett High School in 1968. He then attended The University of Tennessee at Knoxville, where he received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology. He obtained his law degree from Memphis State University (now University of Memphis) in 1977.

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Common Penalties

Generally, burglary is distinguished from other theft offenses. Burglary involves entering into a building with the intent to steal property. You have committed a burglary offense if you have, without consent, entered a private habitation / building with the intent to commit a felony. In addition, you may be charged with burglary if you concealed yourself in the habitation / building in which you committed / intended to commit a felony offense.

  • Life Imprisonment
  • Monetary Fines
  • Criminal Record
  • Probation
  • Restitution
  • Loss of Certain Rights

Frequently Asked Questions

Know Your Rights. Take Advantage Of Your Rights.

  • Questions

  • What Is The Legal Definition Of Burglary?

    Answer

    Burglary is the act of breaking and entering into a structure with the intent of stealing property or committing another felony offense. You may be charged with a first-degree felony if the burglary offense occurred inside of someone’s’ home. If the offense occurred on commercial property, you will likely be charged with a second-degree felony.

  • What Is The Difference Between Burglary & Robbery?

    Answer

    Robbery is defined as the taking of property against an individuals will, by means of fear or force. Robbery offenses are also referred to as “muggings” or “stickups.” Unlike robbery offenses, a burglary offense does not require a confrontation between parties. In order to be convicted of burglary, the prosecutor is only required to prove that the defendant entered the structure with the intent of committing a felony.

  • What Is The Statute Of Limitations For Burglary?

    Answer

    The statute of limitations for police and prosecutors to file charges against you in court for a misdemeanor burglary offense is one year. The statute of limitations for a felony burglary offense is three years. However, dependent upon the specific circumstances of your case, there may be additional factors that can affect the statute of limitations. We advise you to speak with an attorney as soon as possible. We can inform you of your rights and legal options.

  • Possible Case Outcomes

    Charges Reduced

    There may be a chance that you can get your charges reduced to a misdemeanor, depending upon circumstances with what exactly happened.

  • Possible Case Outcomes

    Suppressed Evidence

    In some instances, it can be proven that some type of violation occurred during the process of investigation, which could lead to evidence being thrown out of court.

  • Possible Case Outcomes

    Charges Dismissed

    We work tirelessly to secure the best possible outcome, including getting your criminal charges completely dismissed, acquitted, or dropped.

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  • Am I
    going to jail?

  • How serious
    is this?

  • I can't afford
    to pay the fines

  • Is this going on my
    criminal record?

  • Can you help?

  • I regret all of it

Let us help you cut through the noise. Our firm can help reduce your stress during this difficult time. Speak with our attorneys and get legal advice today.

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