BURGLARY OR TRESPASS
Burglary and Trespass cases are highly technical and fact specific. They require the state to prove that an individual entered an area (either a dwelling, structure, or conveyance) and that the individual had an intent to commit a crime when they entered the area. Cases are won and lost on technical details relating to a certain enclosures on victim’s properties and whether or not any witnesses observed the burglary/trespass. Additionally, if you are charged with the offense of burglary of dwelling, you are automatically looking at a prison based on the State of Florida's sentencing scheme.
In Florida, there are three types of Burglary cases:
1. Burglary of a Dwelling (home)
2. Burglary of a Structure (building)
3. Burglary of a Conveyance (vehicle)
In Florida, there are three common types of trespass cases:
1. Trespass in a dwelling (home)
2. Trespass in a structure (building)
3. Trespass in a conveyance (vehicle)
As a prosecutor, Mr. Patel learned to build these burglary/trespass cases against defendants and understands what the state must prove to find someone guilty of a burglary/trespass. He has convicted individuals of burglary/trespass charges in trial and knows the factors that can lead to the charge being dismissed or reduced to a lesser offense. Additionally, he knows the numerous defenses to a burglary/trespass charge, including, consent to enter the property or lack of intent to commit a crime inside the property.
If you have been arrested for a burglary/trespass, contact the Law Office of Bhavik Patel today for a free consultation to review the facts of your burglary/trespass arrest.