Miami Burglary Lawyer
Different Types of Burglary Charges
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). There are many different types of burglary, some of the most common include:
- 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 someone's 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.
Why Hire a Burglary Attorney in Miami?
If you choose to work with a Miami burglary attorney at Hager & Schwartz, you can breathe easier knowing that a heavyweight will be working tirelessly to help you achieve your desired result. With exhaustive research and a complete dedicate to client success, our legal team is devoted to giving our clients the personalized legal assistance that they truly deserve.
Contact a Miami Burglary Attorney from our firm today to learn more about how our firm can help you in facing your criminal charges of burglary.