When an offender is arrested and charged with burglary, it's vital to employ the services of a defense attorney to construct a solid defense against the charges that have been lodged against you.
Armed and violent burglaries can be punishable by a life sentence, and a fine of up to $10,000. When burglary is committed in a person's home, whether their home is a building or vehicle, such as an RV, whether occupied or unoccupied, it's considered to be a home invasion burglary, a first-degree felony, which carries a harsher sentence in Florida. If a gun is stolen during a burglary, home invasion, the burglar can be convicted of a felony and receive a life sentence, even if there's no intent to use the gun or the gun is not shown during the burglary. A first-degree felony Burglary can carry up to a 30-year prison sentence. If this weapon is a firearm, whether it's loaded or unloaded is irrelevant. In Florida, armed burglary is a first-degree felony when during a burglary, the offender either commits an assault, or battery, or if the burglar becomes armed with a deadly weapon during the burglary. Home invasion, burglary is also a second-degree felony, punishable by up to 15 years and a fine of up to $10,000, as is burglary of an occupied vehicle or building, an emergency vehicle, or burglary to commit theft of a controlled substance.
During a burglary, if an offender doesn't commit assault or battery, and isn't armed with a dangerous weapon or explosive, and if the offender enters or doesn't leave when asked, this is second-degree burglary. A burglary of an unoccupied structure conviction in Florida carries a maximum 15-year sentence. Third-degree felonies, particularly burglary of a conveyance, are punishable by a fine of up to $5,000 and 5 years in prison. Below, is a brief description of first, second, and third-degree burglary and possible sentences a judge can impose on any party found guilty of committing them. The punishments for burglary depends upon the specific burglary charge that has been applied. When convicted of burglary, sentences are imposed by the presiding judge.
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