West Palm Beach Burglary Attorney

Have you been charged with burglary?

Under Florida criminal law, your home truly is your castle. Entering someone else's property, even with just part of your body, is considered an entry. However, to be charged with burglary, an individual must enter another person's property with the intent to commit a crime there. As a West Palm Beach criminal defense attorney, I know that many people end up charged with burglary in situations where there was no intention to commit a crime or where the intent is not provable. The prosecutor's ability to prove intent could mean the difference between a guilty and non-guilty verdict.

In order to prove criminal intent, the Prosecutor needs only offer:

• In a trial on the charge of burglary, proof of the entering of such structure or conveyance at any time stealthily and without consent of the owner or occupant thereof.
• In a trial on the charge of attempted burglary, proof of the attempt to enter such structure or conveyance at any time stealthily and without the consent of the owner or occupant thereof.

Burglary can be committed in a structure, a dwelling or conveyance. A structure is any building that has a roof over it, and includes the curtilage (a fenced-in yard or grounds) surrounding it. A dwelling is any building or structure in which people lodge and its porches and curtilage, including (but not limited to) mobile homes and tents. A conveyance is any car, ship, truck, or other vehicle capable of carrying passengers.

The penalties in Florida for burglary vary depending on the circumstances of the act, ranging from probation to life in prison. Some aggravating factors that can lead to increased punishment are burglary of a place where people are present, use of a firearm and causing injuries during the alleged burglary. If you are charged with any of these, the legal process can seem overwhelming. That is why it is very important to get help from our firm to build your best possible defense.

Burglary Lawyer in West Palm Beach

Seltzer Law, PA represents people who are facing serious criminal charges in South Florida. Seasoned attorney David S. Seltzer started his career as a prosecutor in the Miami-Dade State's Attorney's office. He therefore understands how prosecutors build their cases, and he uses that knowledge to find weaknesses or mistakes that form the basis of a strong defense. In one notable case, he was able to get his client's case dismissed for burglary of an unoccupied vehicle.

Many attorneys encourage their clients to take plea bargains that are in fact not in the client's best interest. Our firm is completely dedicated to litigation and will aggressively pursue all avenues necessary to defend your rights. Our team of experienced burglary criminal defense attorneys will fight for your case. Potential clients and their loved ones can call 24 hours a day and seven days a week for a free confidential consultation on their rights.

Contact a West Palm Beach burglary lawyer and former Miami-Dade Cyber Crime Prosecutor by phone or online for a free confidential consultation if you were charged with burglary.