A 49-year-old Stoughton man faces charges for allegedly sneaking into the home of an elderly woman while she was asleep in bed, according to the Taunton Daily Gazette.
Such unlawful entry can be prosecuted with a number of charges. But the presence of a homeowner can increase the charges and penalties for what might otherwise be a simple breaking and entering or burglary.
Stoughton, Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney Michael DelSignore represents clients facing serious criminal charges in Taunton District Court, including robbery, burglary, property crimes, sex crimes and drunk driving offenses in Stoughton.
The defendant was being held on $100,000 cash bail after being arraigned in Taunton District Court. He is charged with unarmed burglary, a subsequent offense, and assault, the latter on a straight warrant for an unrelated incident issued out of Brockton District Court.
Police said the man broke into a 70-year-old woman's Avon Street home while she was asleep with the TV on. Taunton police, and a state trooper with a K-9 Unit, determined access was gained through a side door and that several items were taken, including a pocketbook, several metal boxes, credit cards, gift cards, jewelry, cash and a passport.
Police said they identified the defendant through an anonymous tip. Police also reported finding evidence of other recent burglaries after executing a search warrant at the defendant's mother's residence.
Michael DelSignore is a skilled and experienced criminal defense lawyer in Massachusetts, who routinely fights for the rights of clients in Taunton District Court and the surrounding area. Call for a free consultation at 508-455-4755 or send an email.
