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A burglary is when a person's home has been entered without their consent or knowledge for the primary reason of stealing their belongings. Texas defines burglary of habitation as a felony and can lead to a 20-year jail sentence.
When you or someone you know is facing a burglary or habitation charge, you can call the professionals at A Better Bail Bond to get bail bonds in Harris County to quickly get out of jail.
Burglary of Habitation Texas Penal Code
According to section 30 of the Texas penal code, a habitation can be a structure, building, or vehicle used for overnight accommodation. According to section 30.2, a person commits burglary of habitation if they:
- Enter a building that is not open to the public to commit a felony or theft.
- Remain hidden in any building or habitation to commit a felony, theft, or assault.
- Enter a building to commit or attempt to commit a felony or theft.
A person that enters another person's home without their consent, and to commit assault, theft, or other felony, is committing a burglary or habitation.
No theft has to occur for a person to be charged with burglary or habitation, and the penalty is not as severe because there was no intent.
A person can face a burglary or habitation charge when invited inside the building but remain hidden with the intent to steal or assault an individual.
Punishment for Burglary of Habitation in Houston, TX
According to section 30 of the Texas penal code, if the building is inhabited, burglary of habitation is a state felony and can attract a punishment of 180 to 720 days of jail time and a fine of up to $10,000.
A burglary of habitation charge becomes a second-degree felony when the building is being lived in, and the defendant breaks into a home to steal from or assault the individuals living there. Penalties include a $10,000 fine and two to 20 years of prison time.
A first-degree burglary of habitation charge is often the result of other felonies committed like robbery, aggravated assault, or rape. First-degree burglary of habitation is punishable by up to 99 years in prison with a fine of up to $10,000.
Burglary of Habitation Bail Bonds in Houston, Texas
When you know someone charged with burglary or habitation in Harris County, preparation for court is best done outside of jail and around supportive family members and friends.
With 30 years of experience and five Texas locations, you can get rapid, reliable, and reasonably priced burglary of habitation bail bonds in Houston and throughout Harris County.
It's a 24-hour bail bond service in Harris County, which means you can speak to a bail bond expert by contacting A Better Bail Bond at 713-224-8400. This Bail Bond office is conveniently located in Downtown Houston Across from the Jail.
A Better Bail Bond Locations
Downtown
Phone: 713.635.8400
Address: 1416 Washington Ave., Houston, TX. 77002
Hours: 24 Hour Location
Angleton/Brazoria County
Phone: 979.331.3634
401 E Mulberry St. Suite D2 - Angleton, TX 77515
Hours 10 am – 7 pm, 7 days a week.
Hwy 6/Cypress
Phone: 713.554.7413
Address: 4240 HWY 6 North Suite G., Houston, TX. 77084
Hours 10 am – 7 pm, 7 days a week.
Northeast
Phone: 713.633.7800
Address: 10024 Homestead Rd, Houston, TX. 77016
Hours 10 am – 7 pm, 7 days a week.
Southeast
Phone: 713.733.8400
Address: 5317 Malmedy, Houston, TX. 77033
Hours 10 am – 7 pm, 7 days a week.