Have you been arrested for Burglary?

Burglary is a type of theft crime that occurs when a person unlawfully enters another person’s property or premises with the intent to commit another crime (theft, mischief).

TYPES OF BURGLARY CHARGES

Burglary of a Structure/Conveyance: This is where someone breaks into an automobile or non-residential conveyance with the intent to commit another crime inside such as a theft.  This offense is a third degree felony, punishable by up to five (5) years in Florida State Prison.
Burglary of a Dwelling:  This is where someone breaks into a residence with the intent to commit a crime inside.  However, breaking into the actual home is not necessary to be charged with this offense.  All that is necessary is that someone enters the curtilage (i.e. fenced in area) of the residence.  This offense is a second degree felony, punishable by up to fifteen (15) years in Florida State Prison.
Burglary with an Assault/Battery: This is where someone enters someones property and commits and assault and/or battery inside.  This offense is a first degree felony, punishable by up to thirty years in Florida State Prison.  This offense also requires that you be held in jail with NO BOND pending trial.

Obtaining a Burglary Lawyer

After a person has been charged with a burglary, it is in his/her best interest to hire a criminal defense attorney who can advise him/her of his/her rights and protect him/her throughout every phase of the legal process. With the harsh legal penalties that you are facing, it is important that you do everything you can to ensure that you receive aggressive defense from an experienced burglary lawyer.

Hager & Schwartz, P.A.
Serving Miami-Dade, Broward, Volusia, and Palm Beach Counties, and all of South Florida

If you have been charged with burglary, do not hesitate to contact the reputable defense attorneys at Hager & Schwartz, P.A. At Hager & Schwartz P.A., we understand the fear and uncertainty our clients feel when they are facing the Florida legal system. That is why we offer each of our theft crime clients the compassionate representation they need to feel comfortable throughout every face of the legal process.

If you have been charged with burglary anywhere in Florida, call our defense attorneys at 1-866-850-7575 or contact us via E-Mail today!