Burglary in Florida & Criminal Defense Lawyer
If you have been accused or arrested in Florida of burglary, let the Law Offices of Joseph S. Rosenbaum handle your criminal charges. Attorney Rosenbaum has more than 26 years of legal expertise in the Florida criminal justice system. Trust your legal defense to an expert lawyer who has the knowledge and skill to represent your burglary case and protect your personal freedom.
Florida Burglary Law:
In Florida burglary typically refers to unlawful entry into almost any structure with the intent to commit any crime inside. Most people fail to realize that burglary does not require physical breaking and entering; the offender may simply trespass through an open door. Unlike robbery, which involves the use of force or fear to obtain another person's property, burglary usually happens when no victims or witnesses are present.
Burglary charges can impose varying amounts of jail time depending on the circumstances involved. Burglary can be considered a felony of the first degree, punishable by imprisonment if, in the course of committing the offense, the offender commits assault or battery upon any person; is armed with explosives or a dangerous weapon; or causes damage to the area while committing a burglary.
As one might imagine, burglary does not include break-ins for lawful reasons related to the rescue of persons or animals, preventing or extinguishing fires, searches and seizures ordered by police, confiscation of visible contraband, carrying out a lawful arrest, or the lawful eviction of a tenant is in violation of his or her lease. Also, burglars exclude people who take shelter during a life-threatening situation such as a storm or a fire even though they have entered a property without permission.
Your defense to burglary may be related to whether or not you had intent to commit a crime. Lawyer Joseph S. Rosenbaum will thoroughly investigate police records to determine whether or not police have enough evidence to continue with a charge of burglary. Attorney Rosenbaum personally handles the cases of each and every client to ensure that all aspects of your criminal defense are air-tight.
People who fail to hire adequate legal representation increase their chances of becoming a convicted felon. Felons must endure a stigma which time may never erase. Upon conviction of a felony, an individual loses many of their Constitutional Rights including the right to vote and to own a gun. The convicted felon must also notify the police department of any town that they choose to relocate to for the rest of their life. Don't let a burglary charge affect the rest of your life and prevent you from reaching your personal goals. Contact Attorney Joseph S. Rosenbaum to protect your personal freedom and legal rights.
