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Property Crimes –
Burglary - Fraud
The fact that there are
technically seven types of burglary under Florida Law
should be enough to convince you that you need an
experienced criminal defense lawyer if you’re charged
with any type of property crime in Florida.
The first thing our defense attorneys do when a new
client contacts us is to take a thorough look at their
particular criminal charges, as well our clients
particular criminal history, or lack there of.
While every case must be evaluated based on its unique
circumstances, there are a handful of factors that
generally make the difference between prison time and
probation.
First, your criminal record will have a very significant
impact on how your case is viewed by the law, as well as
the district attorneys charged with enforcing it.
Florida statutes include many laws intended to more
severely punish what are informally called “career
criminals”. By the same token, Florida judges and DA’s
are generally reasonable when it comes to first time
offenses. The lack of a criminal record, or an extensive
one, will play a large role in determining the ultimate
outcome of a case.
Second, the relative scope of the crime will obviously
affect the potential sentences you’re facing. For
example, even if the money stolen is the same, the
difference between someone writing a series of bad
checks because they made an accounting mistake, and
someone who opens accounts and habitually passes bad
checks, is very large. Both are still crimes that can
result in jail time, especially if you have a prior
criminal record, but Florida courts view them very
differently. It comes down to intent, and only your
Defense lawyer can make your case.
Third, the general outcome of the crime will weigh on
the eventual sentence. For example, if you are able to
pay restitution, or if the harmed parties never actually
lost any money, you may be able to argue for a lesser
sentence. Florida Criminal Law is generally written in
an attempt to be fair. If the victim of the crime is
somehow made whole, or as close to it as possible,
Florida Courts will take this into account.
Finally, your defense attorney will have a very
significant impact on the outcome of your criminal case.
Defense lawyers are constrained by the facts of your
case (your criminal record, the evidence available to
the District Attorney, etc.) However, if your defense
lawyer has experience with Central Florida District
Attorneys, Judges, and courtrooms, they can give you
your best chance to prevail..
Burglary/Battery
Burglary/Assault 810.02
Residential Burglary 810.02
Burglary to a Conveyence 810.02
Burglary 810.02
Possession of Burglary Tools 810.06
Loitering and Prowling 856.02
Trespass 810.08
Dealing in Stolen Property 812.0149
Grand Theft 812.014
Retail/Petty Theft
Petty Theft 812.014
Forgery 831.01
Obtaining Property with a Worthless Check 832.05
Uttering Forged Checks 831.07
Welfare Fraud 414.39
Criminal Mischief 806.13 |
