Framingham Breaking & Entering Defense Lawyer
Protecting Your Freedom After a B&E Arrest in Massachusetts
If you've been charged with Breaking and Entering (B&E) in Framingham, your future is at risk. A conviction could mean jail time, a felony record, lost employment opportunities, and long-term damage to your personal and professional life.
Me and my team here at The Law Offices of Kensley Barrett aggressively defend people charged with Breaking and Entering in Framingham District Court and throughout Middlesex County. I know how prosecutors build these cases—and I know how to dismantle them.
Call (401) 380-6724 now for a free confidential consultation.
📍 1000 Chapel View Blvd, Cranston, RI 02920
Massachusetts Breaking & Entering Laws
Breaking and Entering charges fall under Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 266, and the severity depends on intent and time of day:
Breaking & Entering at Night with Felony Intent
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M.G.L. c. 266, §16
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Felony offense
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Punishable by up to 20 years in state prison
Breaking & Entering During the Day with Felony Intent
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M.G.L. c. 266, §17
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Felony offense
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Punishable by up to 10 years
Breaking & Entering with Misdemeanor Intent
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M.G.L. c. 266, §18
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Up to 2.5 years in jail
Possession of Burglary Tools
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M.G.L. c. 266, §18A
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Felony charge with up to 10 years in prison
Penalties for Breaking & Entering in Framingham
The consequences depend on the charge level:
Felony Breaking & Entering
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Up to 10–20 years in prison
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Thousands in fines & restitution
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Possible mandatory minimum sentences for repeat offenders
Misdemeanor Breaking & Entering
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Up to 2.5 years in jail
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Fines up to $1,000
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Probation & community service
Additional Consequences
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Permanent CORI (criminal record)
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Loss of employment or security clearance
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Possible immigration consequences for non-citizens
Defenses Me and My Team Use to Fight Breaking & Entering Charges
Every case is different, but common winning defense strategies include:
✔ Lack of Criminal Intent – If no crime was intended, the charge may not stand
✔ Mistaken Identity – Many B&E charges rely on unreliable eyewitnesses
✔ Permission to Enter – If you were allowed inside, it is not B&E under the law
✔ Illegal Search & Seizure – Evidence obtained improperly can be thrown out
✔ No Felony Intent – Reducing felony charges to misdemeanors or dismissals
Statute of Limitations for Breaking & Entering
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Misdemeanor B&E: 6 years
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Felony B&E: No statute of limitations
If charges are being brought years later, we may be able to get them dismissed.
Where Breaking & Entering Cases Are Heard in Framingham
Framingham District Court
📍 600 Concord Street, Framingham, MA 01702
(508) 875-7461
Handles all local B&E arraignments, motions, and trials
Framingham Police Department
📍 1 William H. Welch Way, Framingham, MA 01702
(508) 872-1212 (non-emergency)
Why People Hire Me to Defend Breaking & Entering Cases
Me and my team here at The Law Offices of Kensley Barrett:
✔ Challenge unlawful police actions, search warrants, and seizures
✔ Fight for dismissals, reduced charges, or alternative resolutions
✔ Build personalized defense strategies based on evidence & weaknesses
✔ Protect your record, your reputation, and your future
I understand what's at stake—and I do not let my clients face the system alone.
Call a Framingham Breaking & Entering Defense Lawyer Today
A single criminal charge does not have to determine the rest of your life.
Call now: (401) 380-6724
📍 The Law Offices of Kensley Barrett
1000 Chapel View Blvd, Cranston, RI 02920
Serving clients throughout Framingham, Middlesex County, and all courts in Massachusetts.
Free consultations available 24/7.
Your defense starts the moment you call.
