What Evidence Will the Prosecution Use in My Burglary with Injury Case?

Posted on September 16, 2025
  • Criminal Defense

    • If you are facing charges for burglary with injury, you’re likely worried about whether you’ll be convicted of this crime and the evidence the prosecution might have. Our skilled defense lawyers in Indianapolis are here to explain.

    The evidence the prosecutor presents differs for each case, and the state must provide this evidence to your attorney before trial. Potential evidence that might be used in a case of this nature could include the following: 

    Police Reports and Records

    The police may have documented their efforts, starting with the initial call regarding the suspected crime. The police may have written additional notes and reports, including interviews with witnesses and other suspects. 

    During your trial, the prosecutor may call the law enforcement officer who prepared these documents and inquire about them. This documentation can help refresh witnesses’ testimony, so they remember the case and don’t confuse it with another.  

    Physical Evidence

    Detectives may take pictures and collect evidence at the crime scene. Burglary requires showing that someone broke and entered into another property, so to prove this element, police might document information such as:

    • Shattered glass
    • Broken locks
    • Broken doors or windows
    • Forcibly handled doors or windows

    Physical evidence may also include evidence that a particular person was at the crime scene. Blood, skin cell, or other DNA evidence can help establish this evidentiary link. 

    Medical Records

    To prove bodily injury in Indiana, the prosecution must have evidence that there is “any impairment of condition, including physical pain.” The prosecutor might try to admit medical records that show the victim sought medical treatment for their injuries or have their doctors testify about their injuries. 

    Witness Statements

    Other people may have seen you at the crime scene or observed other suspicious activity. They may testify at your trial.

    In some cases, expert witnesses may testify on behalf of the prosecution if complex issues are involved.

    Your Admissions or Those of Another Person Involved in the Crime

    The prosecution must be able to prove that you broke and entered the property with the intent to steal or commit a felony there. They may use any admission you made to this effect or supporting evidence to prove this element. They may also use another person who was involved in the crime to provide testimony against you in exchange for reducing the charges against them. 

    Contact Us for a Confidential Consultation 

    If you are facing criminal charges that could lead to years behind bars, you need experienced legal counsel to defend you from these charges. An experienced criminal defense attorney can evaluate the evidence against you, challenge its admissibility, file motions to suppress evidence, and try to negotiate a favorable plea agreement on your behalf in an attempt to help you avoid the harshest penalties for the crime you are charged with. 

    Let the board-certified criminal trial specialists from The Criminal Defense team put our over a century’s worth of legal experience to use to defend you. Call (317) 678-9853 to arrange a free and confidential consultation.