Burglary Attorney in Orlando, Florida
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In the State of Florida, the crime of Burglary is an extremely serious crime that can result in a lengthy prison sentence.
If you or a loved one has been charged with the offense of Burglary, it is imperative that you seek the advice and counsel of a skilled and experienced Orlando Theft Crimes Lawyer.
For over 15 years, the criminal defense lawyers at Z Law Firm has represented clients throughout Central Florida who have been charged with all levels of Burglary offenses.
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Burglary Offenses
Florida Statute 810.02 defines Burglary as entering a dwelling, structure, or conveyance with the intent to commit an offense therein. In the State of Florida, Burglary can be charged as a first, second, or third-degree felony depending on the facts of your case.
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Get the Help You NeedA Burglary will be deemed a first-degree felony, punishable by imprisonment for a term of years not exceeding life where in the course of committing the Burglary, the offender: makes an assault or battery upon any person; or is or becomes armed within the dwelling, structure, or conveyance, with explosives or a dangerous weapon; or enters an occupied or unoccupied dwelling or structure, and: uses a motor vehicle as an instrumentality, other than merely as a getaway vehicle, to assist in committing the offense, and thereby damages the dwelling or structure; or causes damage to the dwelling or structure, or to property within the dwelling or structure in excess of $1,000.
A Burglary will be filed as a second-degree felony, punishable by up to 15 years of State Prison, up to 15 years of Probation, and up to a $10,000 fine where the offender does not make an assault or battery and is not and does not become armed with a dangerous weapon or explosive, and the offender enters or remains in a dwelling, and there is another person in the dwelling at the time the offender enters or remains; dwelling, and there is not another person in the dwelling at the time the offender enters or remains; structure, and there is another person in the structure at the time the offender enters or remains; conveyance, and there is another person in the conveyance at the time the offender enters or remains; authorized emergency vehicle; or structure or conveyance when the offense intended to be committed therein is theft of a controlled substance.
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A Burglary is considered a third-degree felony, punishable by up to 5-years in State Prison, 5-years of Probation, and up to a $5,000 fine where the offender does not make an assault or battery and is not and does not become armed with a dangerous weapon or explosive, and the offender enters or remains in a: structure, and there is not another person in the structure at the time the offender enters or remains, or conveyance, and there is not another person in the conveyance at the time the offender enters or remains.
Orlando Criminal Defense Attorney
Because of the serious consequences that can result from a Burglary conviction, it is important that you seek the advice and counsel of an experienced Orlando Burglary Attorney. Beyond a lengthy prison sentence, a Burglary conviction can result in the loss of your civil rights and will be a permanent mark on your record that can impact your future.
Call today and speak with an experienced Orlando Criminal Defense Lawyer who will answer your questions and work with you to build a defense to fight your charges.