Burglary of a Conveyance while Armed

If you have been charged with armed burglary of a conveyance in Florida then you may have a defense. Permission or invitation, bystander, misidentification and lack of intent to commit a crime are all defenses that are oftentimes successful when fighting burglary cases. Even if you don’t think you have a defense, you should always speak to an attorney to make sure you have a full understanding of how the law applies specifically to your case. If you want to know more about these defenses or how to beat your burglary case in Florida, contact Matthew Williams now for a free consultation.

A lot of armed burglary cases involve someone who is accused of breaking into a vehicle and stealing a gun from inside the vehicle. In Florida, armed burglary does not necessarily mean you broke into a vehicle with a gun. It can mean you broke into a vehicle and picked up a gun while inside. No matter what the allegation is, you need to speak to a lawyer about your defense. I’ve won burglary trials and negotiated great resolutions to burglary cases as well, so give me a call today.

In Florida, armed burglary of a conveyance is defined under Florida Statute 810.02(2)(b).  A person commits armed burglary of a conveyance when they unlawfully enter into a conveyance, remain inside a conveyance surreptitiously, or remain inside a conveyance after permission to remain has been withdrawn with the intent to commit a crime inside, while armed with a firearm or destructive device.

A conveyance is defined as any motor vehicle, ship, vessel, railroad vehicle or car, trailer, aircraft or sleeping car.

Armed burglary of a conveyance is a first-degree felony punishable by life, meaning it is punishable by up to life in prison, or up to life on probation, and up to a $15,000 fine (you can also get a jail or prison sentence followed by probation and the length of the sentence can always be shorter than life, but the total length of the punishment cannot exceed life). In addition to facing prison time, if you are adjudicated guilty of armed burglary of a conveyance, then you will lose constitutional rights and you’ll have to deal with many other collateral consequences.

Criminal convictions, especially convictions for burglary, carry severe consequences and can never be removed from your criminal record. If you are convicted of a felony you will lose your right to vote, your right to own firearms, and your ability to maintain certain business licenses. You can also lose your ability to receive financial aid, your ability to live in certain places and your ability to obtain a passport.

If you need an attorney who will advise you, fight for your rights, and do everything possible to protect your future, or if someone you know has been charged with burglary in Florida then contact Matthew Williams now for a free consultation.