Once you actually break into a house, all bets are off. This kind of thing looks really really bad to judges and juries because EVERYONE sees their home as a safe place and they do not like to be faced with the idea that someone can break in to it. Get a GOOD attorney for this one - start selling all your stuff if you have to. I would NOT rely on a PD if I was charged with breaking into someone's home and assaulting them. Remember, this is a worst case scenario for most people (having someone break into their home while they are there), so juries will most likely not be lenient.

