Decades of Experience Handling Serious Property Crimes
If you or someone you care about is accused of burglary, do not make the mistake of viewing it as a relatively minor property crime. At a minimum, burglary of a home, car or business in Florida is a second-degree felony punishable with prison time up to 15 years even for a first offense. If a weapon, assault or other added circumstances are also alleged, you could face decades or life in state prison. The type of structure entered and intent are important factors.
Challenging the Facts and Working Every Angle in Your Defense
Many prosecutors, judges and juries see home burglary as an especially reprehensible crime. Your situation calls for a defense lawyer knowledgeable in technical details of the law and prepared to:
- Challenge issues such as whether you had consent to be in the home of someone you know — which could make the difference between burglary and a less serious trespassing charge
- Force the prosecution to prove other essential facts such as your intent to commit a crime although there is no evidence of theft or property damage
- Take your case all the way through a jury trial or press assertively for an acceptable plea bargain that minimizes damage to your life and future
A Strategic Approach to Winning Positive Results
Our Fort Myers burglary defense attorneys are committed to relentless investigation and skilled interrogation of accusers and other witnesses. We strive to gain an advantage over the prosecution by exposing contradictions and counter-evidence and then work strategically rather than reactively to achieve our clients' important goals.
When the evidence against our client is insurmountable, our legal team is committed to pursuing reduced charges, diversion programs and other acceptable outcomes. Our experience extends to juvenile defense as well as adult cases, with a clear focus on obtaining the most constructive possible results for young offenders.
Cape Coral Breaking-and-Entering Charge Attorneys — Vigorous Representation Throughout Southwest Florida
If you want to speak with an attorney you can count on to look at your burglary, breaking and entering, or other property crime case critically — rather than simply recommending a guilty plea — please contact us now at The Wilbur Smith Law Firm.
