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Boston Police responded to a reported Home Invasion / Armed Robbery this morning and arrested three men who allegedly tried to rob the home.
Adel Fonts of Attleboro, Robert Smith of Roslindale and Antonio Teixiera were all arrested and charged with Home Invasion; Armed Robbery; Unlawful Possession of a Firearm; and Assault with a Dangerous Weapon.
According to the Boston Police, officers responded to a call for a break-in at a home in Dorchester shortly after midnight. When they arrived, they allegedly observed Robert Smith jump from the second floor onto a neighboring porch. He allegedly tried to run away but was eventually arrested.
Meanwhile, Boston Police also reported locating Adel Fonts and Antonio Teixiera hiding in the home. Police also allegedly recovered 2 gun, zip ties, and cash.
Home Invasion in Massachusetts is defined as the entry into the home of another while armed and force is used against any person in the house. Home Invasion carries a very serious penalty of not less than 20 years and up to life in state prison.
Armed Robbery in Massachusetts, however, differs a bit from the crime of Home Invasion because the law does not require that the crime be committed in the house of another. Rather, an ‘armed robbery’ is committed when one, armed with a dangerous weapon, physically or otherwise threatens another person with the intent to steal his or her property. Armed Robbery also carries a potential sentence of up to life in state prison, but the law does not impose a minimum-mandatory sentence.
Boston Criminal Lawyer Lefteris K. Travayiakis is available 24/7 for consultation on all Massachusetts Violence Crimes Charges, including Home Invasion, Armed Robbery and Gun Charges.
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