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Burglary generally refers to situations where defendants are accused of breaking into cars or homes. In Florida, burglary is a serious problem.
Burglary is a serious criminal offense in Florida that can be charged between a third-degree felony and a first-degree felony, punishable by life in prison, depending on the facts and circumstances of the case. In addition, if you are not a United States citizen, a conviction for burglary can subject you to being placed in removal proceedings from the United States.
Contact Hubbs Law Firm at (305) 570-4802 to speak to a Miami burglary defense attorney about your case today.
You Need an Attorney for Burglary Crimes
Burglary is a serious crime that could potentially lead to a lengthy prison term. Having an experienced criminal defense attorney to fight for your rights in these kinds of cases is invaluable. Call attorney E.J Hubbs to learn more information about burglary and its lesser-included offenses.
E.J. Hubbs has offices in South Miami on Sunset Drive and an office in North Miami. Our firm takes burglary cases throughout Miami-Dade County, in cities like Coral Gables, South Miami, The Crossings, Pinecrest, Dadeland, Kendall, and Palmetto Bay, Florida.
Call (305) 570-4802 now to schedule an appointment to speak one-on-one with attorney E.J Hubbs.
Elements of Burglary
Burglary is generally defined in Florida as the entering of a structure or conveyance with the intent to commit a crime other than burglary or trespass.
Therefore, in order to prove the crime of burglary, the State is required to prove beyond a reasonable doubt the following:
- The defendant entered a structure or conveyance owned by or in the possession of the victim
- At the time of entering, the defendant had the intent to commit a crime other than burglary or trespass
- If the defendant alleges that he or she had permission to enter or that the structure or conveyance was open to the public, then the State must prove the defendant was not invited and the location was not open to the public
The State can also prove a burglary if the defendant had permission to enter a structure or conveyance. This is possible if the State can prove that the defendant had permission to enter the property and remained with the intent to commit a crime. Or, the State can prove that the defendant did not have permission to remain on the property and stayed out of an intent to commit a crime.
Penalties for Burglary
The maximum penalty for burglary depends on the charge involved. Here is a list of some of the possible burglary offenses below:
- Burglary of an Unoccupied Conveyance – Third-degree felony, maximum penalty of five years in prison and $5,000 fine
- Burglary of an Occupied Conveyance - Second-degree felony, maximum penalty of 15 years in prison and a $10,000 fine
- Burglary of an Unoccupied Dwelling – Second-degree felony, maximum penalty of 15 years in prison and a $10,000 fine
- Burglary of an Occupied Dwelling - Second-degree felony, maximum penalty of 15 years in prison and a $10,000 fine
- Burglary with Assault or Battery – First-degree PBL felony, maximum penalty of life in prison and a $10,000 fine
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