Are you aware that you may be charged with home invasion EVEN if you were invited into someone’s home? While typically home invasion charges are filed in conjunction with burglary, breaking and entering, assault or other charges, if you are in a persons home and they ask you to leave and you do not you may still be charged with home invasion.

Generally, home invasion is a charge that often involves more than one person for the purposes of perpetrating a robbery. Unfortunately, all too often victims are followed home, the home is broken into and is followed by assault, robbery, rape or even murder.

If you or someone you know has been charged with home invasion whether as part of another act or due to a misunderstanding with a homeowner it is crucial that you obtain immediate and fully qualified legal counsel.

Home invasion charges are usually accompanied by robbery charges which are subject to the California Three Strikes law. It is imperative that you or your loved one are properly represented if these charges are filed. Immediate attention must be given to the defense that will be mounted on your (or your loved ones) behalf and the full team of Rizio and Nelson is here to support you in that defense.

At Rizio and Nelson we are extremely thorough in our knowledge about California’s penal code and we will work tirelessly to ensure that we mount the defense that you (or your loved one) is entitled to in all matters relating to home invasion charges. Do not leave your defense up to someone else. Contact Rizio & Nelson 7 days a week, 24 hours a day and let our expert legal team assist you.