Category Archives: Burglary
Defending Against Burglary Charges
A burglary occurs every seven minutes somewhere in the state of Florida. If convicted of the crime of burglary, offenders face severe prison terms and fines. That’s why at the first sign of charges, it is important to stop talking and engage an experienced local criminal attorney. What Constitutes Burglary? According to Florida Statute… Read More »
3 Teenagers Cause Fatal Car Accident After Committing Burglary
Prior to causing a fatal collision in Osceola County, Florida, three teens were spotted burglarizing a pawn shop. The three Orlando residents had thrown rocks through a window of the pawn shop. The officer witnessed two teens wearing black ski masks climb out of the broken windows and get into a Toyota 4Runner. The… Read More »
2 Adolescents Arrested for Burglary During Hurricane Irma Preparations
Two adolescents, a 17 and 18-year-old from Lake Wales, were arrested on September 9 for burglary while everyone in the region was preparing for and fleeing Hurricane Irma. A neighbor on Beverly Drive notified the Polk County Sheriff’s Office that they saw two boys crouching behind a home. When deputies approached them, the two… Read More »
Understanding Burglary and How it Differs from Robbery
Many people become confused when hearing about the crimes of burglary, robbery, and theft. Without understanding Florida’s specific statutes, they may think burglary, robbery, and theft are different names for the same crime. However, these are specific and unique charges under Florida law. Without help from an experienced Kissimmee criminal defense attorney, it can… Read More »
