Fort Lauderdale Burglary Lawyer
Burglary Attorney in Fort Lauderdale
In Florida, any time you enter a business, dwelling or structure with the intent to steal property or to commit a felony you may be charged with the crime of burglary. Under Florida law burglary is typically charged as a felony offense but can also, under certain circumstances, be charged as a misdemeanor. If you have been arrested and charged with burglary, it is extremely important that you immediately contact a Fort Lauderdale burglary attorney. At the Law Office of Marshall Geisser, the attorney needs to review the evidence against you immediately in order to begin your defense.
Fort Lauderdale Burglary Attorney
There are two types of Burglary: 1st Degree and 2nd Degree. First degree burglary, also known as residential burglary, is when one enters into an inhabited home, garage, trailer, boat, railroad car, warehouse, aircraft or any other place of residence (dwelling) with the intent to commit a theft or felony. Under criminal law the actual crime does not need to have taken place. The only thing that must be proven is that there was intent to commit the crime. Second Degree Burglary is any other burglary that takes place that involves a vehicle or business (such as shoplifting).
If you have been arrested for Burglary, contact a skilled Ft. Lauderdale, criminal defense attorney at the Law Office of Marshall Geisser today. With the help and guidance of one of the top attorneys at the firm, you will have a seasoned, knowledgeable lawyer fighting for you in your case.
The following penalties can be ordered by a judge if you are convicted of Burglary in Florida and are not already a convicted felon:
1st Degree Burglary:
- 2-6 year minimum prison term
- Up to $10,000 fine
- Community service
- Probation
- Parole
2nd Degree Burglary:
- 1-3 year jail or prison term
- Up to $10,000 fine
- Community service
- Probation
- Parole
The Law Office of Marshall Geisser, Attorneys at Law
If you are suspected of or have been arrested for any type of burglary offense or any other crime in the Florida area, a lawyer at the firm can help you. At the Law Office of Marshall Geisser, the attorneys have many years of experience in successful defense in the legal system. They are educated with all current Florida criminal law and have developed many relationships over the years with criminal prosecutors. As professional criminal defense lawyers they understand how to bring forward a compelling defense. Often many individuals are wrongly accused due to mistaken identity or by being in the wrong place at the wrong time.
Do not let the legal system swallow you whole -- contact us today to schedule a free consultation of your Florida burglary case. The attorneys are committed to defending your constitutional rights and maintaining your freedom. If you are already a convicted felon, you may be facing a “strike” under Florida’s three strikes law. If this is the case, a criminal defense attorney with excellent legal skills may be able to negotiate to dismiss the possibility of your receiving a “strike”.
The criminal defense attorneys at the Law Office of Marshall Geisser represent clients all over Florida including the counties of Broward, Palm Beach and Miami Dade.
Contact a Fort Lauderdale Burglary Attorney from the Law Office of Marshall Geisser if you have been arrested for burglary and seek a proven criminal defense attorney to protect you and fight aggressively in your defense.