Burglary Defense In Tampa, Florida

Types of Burglary Offenses in Tampa, Florida:

Burglary Of A Conveyance In Tampa

According to Florida Law conveyances are cars, motorcycles, boats, railroad cars, trailers, or aircraft.

If a person unlawfully enters a conveyance with the intent to commit a crime inside, that person would commit a burglary of a conveyance in Florida. For example, if someone were to sneak into a car in a neighbor's driveway with the intent to steal property inside the car, that person would commit a burglary of a conveyance.

Also, if a person lawfully enters a conveyance, but then secretly remains in the conveyance with the intent to commit a crime that person would also commit a burglary of a conveyance. For example, if a person legally boarded a train but then hid in a storage area until the other passengers left so that he could steal bags from the train, that person would commit a burglary of a conveyance.

What are the maximum penalties in Florida for burglary of a Conveyance in Florida?

In Florida, Burglary of a Conveyances a third-degree felony punishable by a maximum of:

  1. A prison sentence of 5 years
  2. A $5,000.00 fine
  3. 5 years of probation

However, if during the course of the burglary the accused is armed with a dangerous weapon — or if during the course of the burglary the accused commits an assault or battery — Burglary of a Conveyance in Florida becomes a first-degree felony punishable a maximum of life imprisonment.

Burglary Of A Dwelling In Tampa

According to Florida Law a dwelling means a building or conveyance that has a roof over it and is designed to be occupied by people lodging therein at night, together with the enclosed space of ground immediately surrounding it. A dwelling includes an attached porch or attached garage.

If a person unlawfully enters a dwelling with the intent to commit a crime inside, that person would commit a burglary of a dwelling. For example, if someone were to break into an apartment with the intent to steal property, that person would commit a burglary of a dwelling.

What are the maximum penalties in Florida for Burglary of a Dwelling in Florida?

Burglary of a Dwelling in Florida is normally a second-degree felony punishable by a maximum of:

  1. 15 years of imprisonment
  2. A $10,000.00 fine
  3. 15 years of probation

However, if during the course of the burglary the accused is armed with a dangerous weapon — or if during the course of the burglary the accused commits an assault or battery — Burglary of a Dwelling becomes a first-degree felony punishable a maximum of life imprisonment.

Burglary Of A Structure In Tampa

According to Florida Law a structure means a building that has a roof over it, and the enclosed space of ground immediately surrounding that structure.

If a person unlawfully enters a structure with the intent to commit a crime inside, that person would commit a burglary of a structure. For example, if someone were to sneak into a warehouse with the intent to steal property, that person would commit a burglary of a structure.

Also, if a person lawfully enters a structure, but then secretly remains in the structure with the intent to commit a crime that person would also commit a burglary of a structure. For example, if a person legally entered a store but then hid in a storage area until all the staff left so that he could steal from the store, that person would commit a burglary of a structure.

What are the maximum penalties in Florida for Burglary of a Structure in Tampa?

It depends on whether or not the structure was occupied by another person at the time of the burglary.

If the structure was unoccupied, Burglary of a Structure is a third-degree felony punishable by a maximum of:

  1. A prison sentence of 5 years
  2. A $5,000.00 fine
  3. 5 years of probation

If another person occupied the structure, Burglary of a Structureis a second-degree felony punishable by a maximum of:

  1. 15 years of imprisonment
  2. A $10,000.00 fine
  3. 15 years of probation

However, if during the course of the burglary the accused is armed with a dangerous weapon — or if during the course of the burglary the accused commits an assault or battery — Burglary of a Structure in Tampa becomes a first-degree felony punishable a maximum of life imprisonment.

Are you looking for the best Burglary lawyer in Tampa Florida? Contact Attorney David C. Hardy.

Tampa Criminal Defense Attorney David C. Hardy is a former prosecutor that now represents persons accused of Burglary. He is Board Certified by the Florida Bar and the National Board of Trial Advocacy as an Expert in Criminal Trial Law. As a prosecutor and defense attorney, he has extensive experience handling all types of Burglary cases.

If you or a loved one has been arrested for Burglary in Hillsborough County Florida, Pinellas County Florida, or Pasco County Florida, contact Attorney David C. Hardy. He has the knowledge, skills, and experience to guide you through this process and obtain the best possible results.