Burglary Criminal Defense Attorney for Charges in Clearwater,
New Port Richey, St Petersburg, & Tampa Bay
Burglary
is a felony charge that may be punishable by lengthy prison
time in the state of Florida. Whether a suspect is accused
of entering the open front door of a Clearwater home or breaking
the lock to a Tampa warehouse, burglary is the act of entering
a structure with the intent to commit any crime inside.
The
intended crime doesn’t have to be theft or robbery as
many people might assume. You can be charged with burglary
if the police believe you entered a structure to assault another
person, vandalize the premises, or deal in drugs. The possible
sentence for burglary depends on what crime you allegedly
intended to commit after the act of burglary. This is one
reason why a burglary sentence in Florida can range from probation
to a few years in prison to even life imprisonment.
Burglary
is sometimes called breaking and entering, but it is possible
to be charged with burglary even if you simply walk through
an open door without breaking a lock. In view of how easy
it is to be charged with burglary, we recommend that you speak
to a criminal defense attorney right away. The prosecutor’s
office will be working to reach a conviction quickly, so the
sooner you find representation by an experienced attorney,
the better off you will be. With offices in Clearwater, St
Petersburg, and New Port Richey, the law firm of Tinny, Meyer
& Piccarreto, P.A., is a team of former prosecutors who
know how to defend criminal cases including burglary charges.
To
defend your burglary case, the legal team at Tinny, Meyer
& Piccarreto will conduct our own independent investigation
and speak with witnesses. Having an attorney with the resources
to conduct an independent investigation is invaluable to protecting
your rights.
Burglary
is a severe offense and is considered a violent crime in the
state of Florida. In addition to having to serve probation
and/or lengthy prison time, burglary also can result in very
negative consequences on your future such as affecting where
you are able to work, live, and pursue an education.
If
you have been charged with burglary in the greater Tampa Bay
area, we invite you to call a criminal defense attorney via
our 24-hour phone number, (727) 446-8600. We’d be glad
to listen to the circumstances of your case when you call.
You can also schedule an appointment to meet with us at our
convenient office locations in Clearwater, St Petersburg,
and New Port Richey, Florida. If you decide to hire Tinny,
Meyer & Piccarreto, we’ll work hard to explain your
options, defend your rights, and prepare a skilled defense
no matter what you are accused of.
We represent
clients facing burglary charges throughout the greater Tampa
Bay area including the communities of Holiday, Trinity, Palm
Harbor, Tarpon Springs, Belleair, Sarasota, Safety Harbor,
Dunedin, and Largo as well as Pinellas County, Pasco County,
Hillsborough County, and beyond.
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