Burglary Defense Attorney IN MIAMI, BROWARD, AND HIALEAH
Burglary
Burglary, also known as breaking and entering, or housebreaking; according to Florida Statues 810.02 burglary means: 1. Entering a dwelling, structure, or conveyance owned by or in possession of another person and, at the time of entering had the intent to commit an offense in the dwelling, structure, or conveyance; or2. Lawfully entering a dwelling, structure, or conveyance (with permission or consent) and remaining inside (a) surreptitiously and with the intent to commit an offense therein; or (b) after permission to remain inside had been withdrawn and with the intent to commit an offense therein; or (c) With the intent to commit or attempt to commit a forcible felony inside.
There are some important aspects to consider when we talk about burglary
1. wHAT IS CONSIDERED AS A ‘STRUCTURE’?
A Structure is a building of any kind either temporary or permanent which has a roof over it together with curtilage.2. wHAT IS THE MEANING OF A DWELLING?
Dwelling means a building or conveyance whether temporary, permanent, mobile or immobile which has a roof over it and it is designed to be occupied by people lodging therein at night.3. wHAT IS considered to be a conveyance?
Conveyance is a motor vehicle, ship, vessel, railroad vehicle or car, trailer, aircraft, or sleeping car; and “to enter a conveyance” includes taking apart any portion of the conveyance.4. INTENT TO COMMIT A CRIME OR OFFENSE
This is a very important aspect if the State Attorney’s Office cannot demonstrate the intent to commit a crime or offense the only charge they can pursue is “trespassing” either way a jury may infer that the accused actions were undertaken with criminal intent, but the burden of proof rests on the prosecution.burglary penalties
Burglary penalties vary according to the circumstances from a third-degree felony up to a first-degree felony penalty.Burglary is a third degree felony if the accused enter 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.
Burglary can be a second degree felony when the accused the defendant does not commit an assault, does not carry a dangerous weapon, and he or she enters or remains in a:
Burglary turns out to be a first degree felony where the accused: Commits an assault or battery upon any person;
Only a Criminal Defense lawyer experienced in Burglary can successfully contest a burglary accusation, there are many options and defenses we have successfully used to help out client win their cases.
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