Charges Assessed in Serious Burglary Case

A man alleged to have burglarized a home and severely beaten the 80-year-old woman living there has been charged with three felony offenses. A.J., 49 years old, was arrested in connection to a recent robbery that occurred in South Pasadena. He has been charged with residential burglary, robbery and kidnapping by the Los Angeles County District Attorney's office. It is alleged that A.J. entered the senior citizen's home through an unlocked door and asked to use an outlet to charge his cell phone. The resident said he pulled a knife on her and threatened to kill her after she told him to get out. Reports say that A.J. then proceeded to beat the woman in the face and kept her with him as he searched different rooms in the house for valuables. The woman's family came into the home just as he was allegedly tying her up and continuing to beat her. He then fled the home with several items of jewelry. Police were contacted and A.J. was taken into custody shortly afterward. Arrested or charged with a theft crime in the Los Angeles area? Get the help of a criminal defense lawyer to make sure your rights are protected!

Burglary Suspect has Prior Criminal Record

A.J. was booked into county jail and continues to be held in custody. The district attorney's office requested a $1.2 million bail be set for the suspect. His criminal record contains seven prior burglary and other theft crime convictions. If found guilty of the felony charges currently against him, A.J. could receive a life sentence.

Los Angeles Theft Crime Attorney

Do not face theft crime charges on your own! Contact an attorney on our team at the law offices of Martinian & Associates immediately if you have been arrested or charged with any theft crime such as burglary. Burglary includes any instance of an individual entering a property without the express permission of the owner or resident and with the intention to commit a crime such as theft or assault. Burglary is often charged as a felony depending on the exact circumstances of the alleged incident. When the location is inhabited by residents at the time of the crime, 1^st degree felony charges may be assessed. This is punishable by up to six years in state prison. It is important to remember that California is a three strikes state and a conviction for a third felony can mean a life behind bars. Make sure you have a strong defense lawyer on your side that will fight for you!